El mimosa cocktail it is an elegant drink, a recipe for cava cocktail very refreshing and bubbly, which has become a favorite as cocktail for an aperitif, in brunches, and in celebrations around the world. You'll be surprised how is it prepared! It's a cocktail that's super easy to make, well it's done with a simple mix of sparkling champagne and orange juice fresh. And it offers a slightly sweet flavor that everyone loves!
The origin of this cocktail goes back to the luxurious Hotel Ritz in Paris, in the 1920s, where it was created by bartender Frank Meier. It takes the name "mimosa" from its color: its bright yellow it reminds us of the mimosa flower (it's only called that because of the color similarity; it doesn't include any flower among its ingredients).
It makes a perfect cocktail for any occasion, from weekend aperitifs to wedding receptions or celebrations like the upcoming St. John’s Day. Want to try this versatile cocktail that always impresses?
Things you need to know to make this cocktail
The mimosa cocktail is one of the simplest to make; just keep in mind:
- The the ratio of champagne to orange juice is 1:1, that is, as much champagne as orange juice. In the recipe, I suggest 750 ml because it equals a standard bottle of champagne, but you can vary the amounts as long as you maintain a ratio of 50% champagne and 50 % orange juice when making the cocktail.
- Orange juice, like champagne, They must be as cold as possible. This helps maintain freshness and bubbles
- El juice, you can strain it or not, it depends on your personal taste and whether you want to serve it with more or less body (personally, I prefer the cocktail smooth, so I strain it).
- Can you use store-bought orange juice? Yes, you can. In fact, it's common to do it with store-bought juice (although you'll know that I like the "homemade" touch more). If you do it that way, super important: Make sure it's very high quality, with a good concentration of natural juice and no added sugars.
- You can choose a cava or sparkling wine you like, I recommend a brut so it isn't extremely sweet, but if you prefer it sweeter you can use the one of your choice. The good thing is also that it doesn't have to be one of the best on the market—when you mix it with the juice, the impact will be lost).
- Make sure the champagne bucket or bowl where you're going to prepare it is well chilled. To do this, you can fill it with water and ice cubes and empty it right before you start making the cocktail.
- The mimosa cocktail is traditionally served in a glass of champagne or a flute. If you like, you can decorate the glass with a sugar rim or an orange slice.
Recipe: how to make the mimosa cocktail
Ingredients (for 1,5 L of cocktail, 6 glasses)
- 750 ml of champagne (brut champagne or cava)
- 750 ml of strained orange juice (or unstrained, according to your preferences)
Preparation
- Make sure both the champagne and the orange juice are well chilled.
- In a large bowl*, pour the champagne.
- Add the orange juice, pouring it in gently so as not to lose the bubbles.
- Stir gently with a cocktail spoon, and serve in champagne glasses.
- You can garnish the glass with a small orange slice.
*If you want, and if it's for a few people, you can prepare the cocktail directly in the glasses. In that case, I suggest placing the glass on a kitchen scale so you can measure the amount of cava and juice you pour each time, ensuring a 1-to-1 ratio of the ingredients in each glass.
Recipe variations:
Starting with the mimosa cocktail, you can make other similar cocktails using other types of fruit:- Strawberry Mimosa: Add a touch of strawberry purée to give it an extra fruity flavor (that's how I personally love it!).
- Tropical mimosa: Replace the orange juice with pineapple or mango juice.
- Blueberry mimosa: Use cranberry juice instead of orange juice for a different twist.
- Grenadine Mimosa: Add a splash of grenadine for a distinctive color and flavor.
- Rosé mimosa: If you want to give your mimosas a special, festive touch, rosé Champagne can be a lovely option. It adds a pink hue and a fruity flavor that might surprise more than a few.
I hope you feel encouraged to try this cocktail recipe that's super easy to make. It's refreshing and truly delicious. Those little bubbles will get all your guests buzzing!
