Doesn’t the term bottomless mimosas just conjure up dreamy visions of the best brunches with your friends? Well, today we are creating them at home, with a mimosa pitcher recipe that is perfect for parties.
Learn how to serve them for any event you’re hosting! Whether it’s a casual brunch with your family and friends, a wedding or bridal shower, or any celebratory occasion – bottomless mimosas really add to the fun.
You’ll get all my best tips and tricks for setting up this incredible drink display at home. It’s so easy, and guests can even serve themselves!
Hosting a crowd for an upcoming party? Consider a fabulous self serve mimosa bar! In fact, if you want to simplify even more, this recipe for a pitcher of bottomless mimosas is all you need.
Why do evenings deserve all the cocktails? Brunch is perfect for a celebration, too! This easy and delicious bottomless mimosa recipe is just the ticket.
These bottomless mimosas are so perfect for baby and wedding showers, summertime soirees, and more. With fresh, simple ingredients, you can customize them to your tastes – let’s toast to that!
Learn all the best tips and tricks for bottomless mimosas right in your own home – no fancy restaurant outing required! Use the drop down Table of Contents menu to navigate this post with ease, and don’t forget to pin and save for later.
Why You’ll Love Bottomless Mimosas
- Fun to drink and serve
- Celebratory for showers and more
- Perfect for summer
- Customize to your tastes
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Juice – First thing’s first! Fresh squeezed classic orange juice is best here, but see the variations below. If you need a shortcut, store-bought juice works just fine, of course!
- Champagne or Prosecco – Prosecco is an Italian sparkling wine, but you can also use classic champagne or cava.
- Orange Liqueur – Optional. Grand Marnier is a great orange liqueur option, but you can also try Cointreau or Triple Sec, or even bitters.
- Garnish – Optional, as well. Garnish with pretty fresh flower blooms, fresh fruits, or you can even use herbs like basil, rosemary or thyme.
Variations
- Replace classic orange juice with grapefruit juice for a grapefruit mimosa, or use lemon, strawberry, cherry, cranberry and more.
- Try different brands and styles of Prosecco to mix things up.
- Serve blended- why not serve frozen mimosas?
How to Make Bottomless Mimosas
- Prep – Fill your pitcher or carafe halfway with juice. Top with chilled bottle of bubbles.
- Next, top it off – Add orange liqueur or bitters as directed.
- Finally, garnish – With a fresh bloom, herbs or a fresh fruit in each glass. Serve and enjoy.
How to Juice Citrus
If you don’t have a countertop juicer, there are several ways to juice your favorite citrus fruits easily!
- Manual Citrus Juicer
- Kitchenaid Stand Mixer Juicer Attachment
- Professional Citrus Juicer
Tips
- For a large enough pitcher, choose something that holds at least 50 ounces. You’ll want an entire bottle of champagne (25 ounces) and an equal amount of juice.
- We used these pretty jars with gold spouts for bitters and these glass carafes. These slender carafes are a little small for a full pitcher of bottomless mimosas, but worked well for our group.
- Fresh Juice – I’m always a fan of a shortcut (store bought juice works just fine!) but fresh squeezed juice is worth the extra step!
- Quality Champagne or Prosecco – A mimosa is made with minimal ingredients, so allow each to shine.
- Mimosas are best served chilled, without ice to water them down. Ensure your ingredients are chilled before serving your bottomless mimosas.
- Want a creamier drink? Add a little sorbet to each glass before serving – check out these Sorbet Mimosas for the ultimate treat!
- Use your favorite Champagne flutes, stemless or with an elegant stem. We love these!
Scaling up, down or substituting? You’ll love this printable Measurement Conversion Chart!
Prosecco vs Champagne: Which is Better?
Prosecco is a great choice for mimosas, as it’s a little sweeter than traditional Champagne, but both work well. Prosecco is Italian, and Champagne is French. You can also consider Cava, a Spanish sparkling wine!
Similar to the suggestions in our guide to the Best Tequila for Margaritas, pricey bubbles aren’t necessary for mimosas. The sweet juice will disguise the nuance of higher end bottles.
Here’s a few of my favorite Prosecco bottles to try for your mimosas:
- La Marca Prosecco – Crisp, not too sweet, affordable
- Bisol Prosecco – Not too dry or too sweet, organically farmed
- Josh Rosé Prosecco – A gorgeous pink that is pretty to serve
- Mionetto Prosecco – Peach undertones are delicious in mimosas
Frequently Asked Questions
A bottomless mimosa is a cocktail that is provided (often by a restaurant) at a flat rate, with unlimited refills.
If you’re hosting an event, it’s hard to know how to plan for how much food and alcohol your guests will consume.
Consider this: You’ll get between 6 and 8 mimosas out of every bottle of bubbles. For an event with 20 people, where each guest might have 2-3 drinks, plan to purchase up to eight bottles of prosecco.
How to Store
- At Room Temperature – For up to two hours before and after serving.
- Refrigerate – Prosecco generally loses its bubbles after about three days in the fridge.
- Freeze – Turn these bottomless mimosas into a frozen slushy by freezing and blending!
Dietary Considerations
- Gluten Free
- Dairy Free
- Nut Free
- Vegan
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Bottomless Mimosas
Ingredients
- 3 cups Fresh squeezed juice orange juice – see variations below
- 1 bottle Prosecco (or champagne- approximately 25 ounces)
- ¼ cup Orange liqueur Cointreau or similar
- Garnish fresh fruit or flowers
Instructions
- Prep – Fill your pitcher or carafe halfway with juice. Top with chilled bottle of bubbles.
- Top it off – Add a touch of orange liqueur or bitters.
- Garnish – With a fresh bloom, herbs or a fresh fruit in each glass. Serve and enjoy.
Julie’s Tips
- Try these bottomless mimosas with cherry, cranberry, grapefruit juice and more!
- Fresh Juice is possible – I’m always a fan of a shortcut (store bought juice works just fine!) but fresh squeezed juice is worth the extra step!
- Quality Champagne or Prosecco – A mimosa is made with minimal ingredients, so allow each to shine.
- Mimosas are best served chilled, without ice to water them down. Ensure your ingredients are chilled before serving your bottomless mimosas.
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
