Mimosa Cocktail Ideas
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These Mimosa Cocktail Ideas are perfect for special occasions, or a casual brunch.
Here are a few delicious sparkling cocktail recipes you can make at home.
Tips for making mimosa cocktails:
- Use a sparkling wine you would drink on its own. Mixing it with other ingredients will not help if you start with a mediocre tasting sparkling wine.
- Refrigerate the Champaign or sparkling wine for several hours before using.
- Use a thick fabric kitchen towel when opening the bottle. This is of course, if you don’t want the cork to hit the ceiling. Never, never, use a wine bottle opener.
Here are some refreshing Mimosa Cocktail Ideas for you to try:
The Mimosa and the Grand Mimosa
The most basic, classic Mimosa is half Champaign (or other sparkling wine) and orange juice. The International Bartenders Association used equal parts orange juice and Prosecco.
Some put a little more orange juice for a more orangey flavor. Others put more sparkling wine, for a more bubbly, lighter drink. You can adjust it to your liking.
The Mimosa.
The Grand Mimosa goes a little extra step to add a splash of Grand Marnier (or other orange flavored liquor). This really accentuates the orange flavors.
The Grand Mimosa.
The Cranberry Mimosa (also known as the Poinsettia)
As the name might suggest, you use cranberry juice instead of orange juice. The is probably the prettiest of the mimosas.
The Cranberry Mimosa’s bright red color makes it a perfect drink for a Christmas party or dinner. The cranberry taste also pairs up very well with Thanksgiving dinner.
As with the classic orange Mimosa, you can adjust the amount of sparking wine to cranberry juice to your liking. Like the Grand Mimosa, this drink takes a little orange flavored liquor.
The Cranberry Mimosa (AKA The Poinsettia Mimosa).
The Pineapple Mimosa
This mimosa is absolutely refreshing. It has a bright, crisp cheerful taste. For this drink, I used equal parts pineapple juice and Champaign or sparkling wine, and added a splash of pineapple flavored vodka to it.
Pineapple Mimosa.
The Orange-Pineapple Mimosa
This Mimosa is like a day on the beach. It’s like sipping a mini vacation in a glass.
As the name would suggest, I have combined the ingredients of the Grand Mimosa and the Pineapple Mimosa into one outstanding drink. You might need a bigger glass for this one because we have 1/2 half part sparkling wine, 1/4 part orange juice, 1/4 part pineapple juice, a splash of Grand Marnier (or other orange flavored liquor), and a splash of pineapple vodka.
The Orange-Pineapple Mimosa.
Here are the recipes to the delicious Mimosas
Mimosa Recipe:
This beverage takes equal parts orange juice and Champaign or sparkling wine.
In a tall Champaign Flue Glass, pour the orange juice.
Next, pour in the Champaign or sparkling wine.
Cheers!
The Mimosa.
Mimosa
Ingredients
- Orange Juice
- Champaign or Sparkling Wine
Instructions
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This beverage takes equal parts orange juice and Champaign or sparkling wine. In a tall Champaign Flute Glass, pour the orange juice, followed by the sparkling wine.
Grand Mimosa Recipe:
This beverage takes equal parts orange juice and sparkling wine, plus a splash of orange flavored liquor.
In a tall Champaign Flute Glass, pour the orange juice.
Followed by the Grand Marnier or orange flavored liquor.
Top with the Champaign or sparkling wine and enjoy. Cheers!
The Grand Mimosa.
Grand Mimosa
Ingredients
- Orange Juice
- Grand Marnier or Orange Flavored Liquor
- Champaign or Sparkling Wine
Instructions
-
This beverage takes equal parts orange juice and sparkling wine, plus a splash of orange flavored liquor. In a tall Champaign Flute Glass, pour the orange juice, followed by the Grand Marnier or orange flavored liquor. Top with the Champaign or sparkling wine.
The Cranberry Mimosa (also known as the Poinsettia) Recipe:
This beverage takes equal parts cranberry juice and sparkling wine, plus a splash of orange flavored liquor.
In a tall Champaign Flute Glass, pour the cranberry juice, followed by the Grand Marnier or orange flavored liquor.
Top with the Champaign or sparkling wine. Cheers!
The Cranberry Mimosa (AKA The Poinsettia Mimosa).
The Cranberry Mimosa (also known as the Poinsettia)
Ingredients
- Cranberry Juice
- Orange Flavored Liquor
- Champaign or Sparkling Wine
Instructions
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This beverage takes equal parts cranberry juice and sparkling wine, plus a splash of orange flavored liquor. In a tall Champaign Flute Glass, pour the cranberry juice, followed by the Grand Marnier or orange flavored liquor. Top with the Champaign or sparkling wine.
The Pineapple Mimosa
This beverage takes equal parts pineapple juice and sparkling wine, plus a splash of pineapple vodka.
In a tall Champaign Flute Glass, pour the pineapple juice, followed by the Pineapple Vodka.
Top with the Champaign or sparkling wine.
The Pineapple Mimosa.
Pineapple Mimosa
Ingredients
- Pineapple Juice
- Pineapple Flavored Vodka
- Champaign or Sparkling Wine
Instructions
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This beverage takes equal parts pineapple juice and sparkling wine, plus a splash of Pineapple flavored vodka. In a tall Champaign Flute Glass, pour the pineapple juice, followed by the pineapple flavored vodka. Top with the Champaign or sparkling wine.
Orange-Pineapple Mimosa
This beverage takes 1/4 part orange juice, 1/4 part pineapple juice, a splash of Grand Marnier (or other orange flavored liquor), and a splash of pineapple vodka, and 1/2 half part sparkling wine.
In a tall Champaign Flute Glass, pour the orange juice and pineapple juice.
Follow that by the orange flavored liquor, and pineapple flavored vodka. You should be about half way to the top of the glass.
A little Grand Marnier!
A little Pineapple Vodka!
Top with the Champaign or sparkling wine. Cheers!
The Orange-Pineapple Mimosa.
Orange-Pineapple Mimosa
Ingredients
- Orange Juice
- Pineapple Juice
- Orange Flavored Liquor
- Pineapple Flavored Vodka
- Champaign or Sparkling Wine
Instructions
-
This beverage takes 1/4 part orange juice, 1/4 part pineapple juice, a splash of Grand Marnier (or other orange flavored liquor), and a splash of pineapple vodka, and 1/2 half part sparkling wine. In a tall Champaign Flute Glass, pour the orange juice, pineapple juice, orange flavored liquor, and pineapple flavored vodka. You should be about half way to the top of the glass. Top with the Champaign or sparkling wine.
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