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When we think of boozy brunch beverages, there’s one cocktail that leaps to mind ahead of the rest: the mimosa. Made with sparkling wine and orange juice, mimosas<\/a> are deliciously fresh with the perfect level of zest and zing to make them a stellar pairing with the best brunch recipes<\/a>. Plus, classic mimosa recipes can be customized in many different ways, so the drink never grows boring. Experiment with various fruit juices and liqueurs, or say nay to the booze and mix up mocktails. There are plenty of options to help make brunch a resounding success.<\/p>\n Just about any sparkling wine works for this mimosa beverage recipe. But here’s a pro tip: Save your good champagne for special occasions, and reach for a decent cheap champagne<\/a> because the OJ will stifle the nuances of the bottled bubbles. Beyond that, the best sparkling wine for mimosas depends on your taste preferences. If you like them not so sweet, look for bubbles labeled brut nature, brut or semi-dry (which has a touch of sweetness). For a sweet mimosa, try Prosecco or look for traditional method sparkling wine like champagne, Cava and Cremant with the labels dry, demi-sec or doux (the sweetest level).<\/p>\n Slowly pour the sparkling wine into a champagne flute or wine glass.<\/p>\n Gently pour the Triple Sec and orange juice into the glass.<\/p>\n Garnish with an orange slice if desired.<\/p>\n You can technically mix up your mimosas in advance, but the fizz will fade\u2014and along with the taste, the bubbles that are part of the appeal of mimosas. If you want to serve the fizziest, most bubbly mimosas, they should be made right before serving. Thankfully, mixing mimosas is a breeze. If you’re hosting a crowd, you can set up a mimosa bar so folks can make and customize their own mimosas.<\/p>\n If there’s no escaping the need to batch mimosas, grab a large pitcher and slowly fill it with one standard 750ml bottle of sparkling wine. Gently stir in 3 cups orange juice and 3\/4 cup Triple Sec, then pop the pitcher in the fridge until you’re ready to start pouring.<\/p>\n Batch cocktails take the hassle out of entertaining a group, but you can also set up a mimosa bar. If you want everything ready to go as soon as your first guests walk through your door, prepare as many pitchers as you need. If you’re wondering, how much champagne do you need for mimosas? <\/em> The general rule is one bottle of champagne per every three people, figuring folks will probably want a refill or two.<\/p>\n As the ultimate brunch cocktail, our best mimosa recipe will go beautifully with all your favorite brunch and mid-morning fare. Richer brunch dishes like Monte Cristos<\/a> or quiche Lorraine<\/a> go brilliantly with mimosas. The bright orange flavor and vibrant acidity from both the OJ and sparkling wine cut through the fattier ingredients like ham, cheese and cream, refreshing your palate between each bite.<\/p>\n But the flavor in this classic champagne cocktail<\/a> is also delicate enough for dishes like smoked salmon and eggs. Mimosas that skew toward the sweet side of the spectrum are stellar with salt and spice. The sweetness tempers the heat and salt in recipes like prosciutto frittatas, spicy chorizo and eggs ranchero<\/a>, or a spicy egg bake.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Fresh, zesty, and ripe with orange-y flavor, this mimosa recipe is the go-to when it comes to brunch cocktails.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":2010479,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[305513,304275,304287,305522,304328,305487,304338,304515,304408,304368,303887,304268,304455,304350,324623,303883,305562],"categories-v2":[310840,308295,308300,310849,308984,310796,308992,308880,308813,308745,308478,259483,308860,309001,309177,308476,310877],"coauthors":[39575],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Mimosa Butter Cookies","post_link":"\/recipes\/mimosa-butter-cookies\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Mimosa-Butter-Cookies_EXPS_SDDJ18_204670_C08_09_6b-2.jpg"},{"post_title":"Strawberry 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Mimosa Ingredients<\/h2>\n
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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Pour the champagne<\/h3>\n
TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Step 2: Add the Triple Sec and orange juice<\/h3>\n
TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Mimosa Variations<\/h2>\n
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Can you make mimosas ahead of time?<\/h2>\n
Mimosa Tips<\/h2>\n
DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
How do you make mimosas for a crowd?<\/h3>\n
What else can you serve with mimosas?<\/h3>\n
What kind of champagne or sparkling wine should you use to make mimosas? <\/h3>The answer depends on your taste preference. Most people enjoy mimosas on the unsweet side. If that\u2019s you, then look for sparkling wines labeled dry, semi-dry, extra brut or brut nature. If you like them sweet, grab a bottle of doux, demi sec or dry. Yes, that last one sounds out of place, but in the classification of sparkling wines, dry is around a medium sweetness level. \r\n\r\nAs for the brand of champagne or sparkling wine, the orange juice is going to mask a lot of the subtle characteristics of a pricey wine. That\u2019s why most people opt for something on the less expensive side. Prosecco, Cava and sparkling wines in the $10-$20 range<\/a> are usually a good choice. \r\n
What are some variations of the classic mimosa recipe? <\/h3>If you want the freshest and, frankly, the best flavor, always opt for squeezing your own oranges. You can leave the pulp in or strain it out depending on your personal preference. For a twist on the classic, try using ruby red grapefruit juice, lemon juice, cranberry juice or even watermelon juice.
Can you make mimosas ahead of time?<\/h3>Nope! Well, maybe. If you want the bubbliest mimosa (or any other champagne cocktail<\/a>), they should be made to order. There\u2019s just no way around that. The good thing is that they\u2019re so easy to prepare\u2014the most difficult thing is opening the champagne bottle, and trust us, it\u2019s really not that difficult if you follow a few simple rules<\/a>. If you really must make a batch ahead of time, you can slowly pour one 750 ml bottle of chilled champagne or sparkling wine into a pitcher. Then stir in 3 cups orange juice and 3\/4 cup Triple Sec. \r\n\r\n