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How to Make the Best Mimosa Recipe

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Learn how to make the best classic mimosa, a refreshing and simple cocktail combining chilled champagne or sparkling wine with fresh orange juice. Perfect for brunch, parties, or any celebration, this recipe guides you through mixing individual servings or a crowd-friendly pitcher with tips to keep your mimosas bubbly and delicious.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 bottle chilled champagne or sparkling wine
  • 34 cups chilled orange juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the glass: Fill a tall glass halfway with chilled orange juice to start your mimosa with the perfect base.
  2. Add champagne: Slowly fill the remaining half of the glass with chilled champagne or sparkling wine, allowing the bubbles to mix gently without overflowing.
  3. Adjust ratio: Begin with a 50/50 orange juice to champagne ratio and adjust to your taste preferences for sweetness or strength.
  4. For a crowd: To serve multiple guests, pour half orange juice into a large pitcher, then top with champagne or sparkling wine just before serving.
  5. Serve immediately: Once mixed, serve the mimosas right away to enjoy their full carbonation and freshness.
  6. Keep ingredients chilled: Ensure both orange juice and champagne are well chilled before preparing and avoid mixing long before serving to maintain bubbles.

Notes

  • Use freshly squeezed orange juice for the best flavor.
  • Do not mix the juices and champagne ahead of time to keep the carbonation intact.
  • Try different sparkling wines like Prosecco or Cava as alternatives to champagne.
  • For a sweeter mimosa, add a splash of triple sec or simple syrup.
  • Serve in champagne flutes to preserve carbonation longer.

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