These 35 Bubbly Mimosa Recipes Prove They Can Be Made With WAY More Than Just OJ (2024)

FAQs

What can I use instead of OJ in mimosa? ›

Most people prefer a 1:1 ratio with about 2 1/2 ounces of orange juice and 2 1/2 ounces of sparkling wine. If you like a little more bubbles to OJ, opt for a 2:1 ratio. So if you're serving a mimosa in a 6-ounce flute glass, you'll aim for about 4 ounces of bubbles and 2 ounces of juice for a nice balance.

The ratio is simple: equal parts sparkling wine and orange juice. Mimosas are perfect for brunch, birthdays, holidays, and weddings. For the best mimosa, use a dry sparkling wine, not sweet. Look for “dry” or “brut” on the bottle.

Raventos Blanc de Blancs Sparkling

The affordability of this bottle makes it one of the best champagnes for mimosas. Don't be fooled with the price tag, though, this sparkling wine is vibrant enough to stand on its own.

Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label Champagne

After all, Veuve Clicquot is a classic. Dry and crisp with fruity notes on the palate, this bottle is the perfect pairing to orange juice.

Orange juice, cranberry juice, mango juice, lemonade, raspberry lemonade, pineapple juice, grapefruit juice… the list of juices for mimosas is long and they're all great. Have at least three options out with backup bottles for each. One bottle for every 3 guests should do the trick.

How much champagne do I need for a mimosa bar? The general rule of thumb here is that each 750ml bottle of wine will yield between 6-8 mimosas. Think about how many people you're hosting, how many drinks each guest will likely have (likely between 2 and 3), and calculate accordingly.

A mimosa co*cktail consists of champagne (or other sparkling wine) and chilled citrus juice, usually orange juice. It is often served in a tall champagne flute at festive occasions such as brunch, weddings, or as part of business or first class service on some passenger railways and airlines.

Both are made with Champagne or sparkling wine and just one other ingredient — orange juice in mimosas, and peach puree in Bellinis. Though two very simple co*cktails to make, their journey to becoming the drink of choice at brunch are two different paths.

This classic mixed drink, which is equal parts champagne and fruit juice (usually orange juice), is one of the lowest calorie drinks out there. Each flute only racks up a mere 85 calories! Plus, the splash of OJ is minimally caloric, healthy, and chock full of vitamin C.

What can you use instead of orange juice? ›

Juice Substitutes for Orange Juice. Lemon Juice. Grapefruit Juice. Pineapple Juice.

OJ isn't the only juice that makes for a great mimosa. Offer pineapple, guava, orange mango, and cranberry juice options. That way, after everyone has their classic orange juice-based mimosa, they can mix it up. Bonus: Include a variety of fruits, too, like blackberries, strawberries, peaches, and raspberries.