This such a timeless cocktail, worthy of celebrating with no reason at all! Learn how to make Prosecco mimosas for the ultimate celebratory upgrade. In equally exciting news, we’re sharing the best Prosecco for mimosas, too!
The truth is, I’m a bit of a Prosecco expert. It’s my favorite way to enjoy a glass of something refreshing, relaxing and delicious. These Prosecco mimosas are the result of years of practicing and perfecting the ultimate ratio – and we’ve got a secret ingredient that sets this recipe apart from the rest.
I’m sharing my favorite tips, tricks and resources to help you create the best mimosas for all your weekend celebrations.
Is there anything more celebratory than a mimosa? Not much! Hosting a mimosa bar is the best way to allow guests to create a variety of flavor combinations and serve themselves at their leasure.
These Prosecco mimosas are wonderful for serving at showers, summer soirées, and so much more. Mimosas can be customized to your tastes, with fresh, simple ingredients.
Even better? Guests can serve themselves and that keeps your hands free for other hosting duties, or simply just enjoying your time with friends and family. What could be better than that?
A Prosecco mimosa is full of bright, sweet flavor that makes it feel so special. It’s perfect for so many fabulous occasions! Cheers to mimosas and all the celebrations in your life!
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
- Minimal ingredients
- Fast to set up
- Fun to make and drink
- Great for brunch and showers
Shopping List
- Orange Juice
- Prosecco
- Orange Liqueur
- Garnish
Variations and Substitutions
- Juice – Fresh squeezed OJ is best. Replace classic orange juice with grapefruit juice for a grapefruit mimosa, or use lemon, strawberry, cherry, cranberry and more.
- Prosecco – Prosecco is an Italian sparkling wine that tends to be a touch sweeter than traditional Champagne. Try different brands and styles of Prosecco to mix things up.
- 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.
- Serve Blended – A frozen mimosa sounds amazing!
How to Make
- Prep – Fill champagne glass halfway with juice. Top with chilled Prosecco.
- Top it off – Add a touch of orange liqueur or bitters.
- Garnish – With a fresh bloom, herbs or a fresh fruit. Serve and enjoy.
Serve a Mimosa Bar
For the easiest way to allow guests to serve themselves at parties, set up a mimosa bar with this signature cocktail.
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
- Make a Pitcher – Use the 1x2x3x tab in the printable recipe card to multiply servings in the printable recipe card!
- Use your favorite Champagne flutes – stemless or with an elegant stem. We love these!
- Fresh Juice – While I’m always a fan of a shortcut (and store bought juice works just fine!) the joy of fresh squeezed juice in a mimosa is out of this world!
- Quality Prosecco – Because a mimosa is made with such minimal ingredients, you’ll want to allow each to shine. Choose the best ingredients you can!
Best Prosecco for Mimosas
Prosecco is a classic choice for mimosas because it’s a touch sweeter than traditional Champagne bottles. Prosecco is Italian, whereas Champagne is from a specific region in France. Another unique option is Cava, which is a Spanish sparkling wine!
Much like the suggestions in my guide to the Best Tequila for Margaritas, I don’t think you should use pricey Prosecco for mimosas. The juice disguises much of the nuance you’d see otherwise.
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 on your bar.
- Mionetto Prosecco – Peach undertones that serve beautifully in mimosas.
Frequently Asked Questions
That’s a personal preference, of course. Champagne will be a little dryer and less sweet than Prosecco, so it might depend on your juice to bubbly ratio! Prosecco also tends to be a little less expensive, which can be a great fit for a mimosa bar.
Prosecco wines are actually dry, and even extra dry Brut style. However, the grape is sweeter and lends an overall slightly sweeter style to these bottles.
How to Store
- At Room Temperature – For up to two hours before and after serving.
- Refrigerate – Make each mimosa individually. This way you can store the juice and Prosecco individually. Prosecco generally loses its bubbles after about three days in the fridge.
- Freeze – Turn these mimosas into a frozen slushy by freezing and blending!
I’d love to hear from you! Are you a fan of mimosas? They are so easy to sip, it’s hard to stop at just one!
Prosecco Mimosas
Ingredients
- 3 ounces Prosecco (Or your favorite Champagne or sparkling wine)
- 3 ounces Orange Juice (Fresh squeezed is best – you can use grapefruit juice or any other favorites)
Optional
- ½ ounce Cointreau (Sub with Triple Sec or Bitters)
Instructions
- Fill champagne glass halfway with grapefruit juice. Top with chilled Champagne or Prosecco.
- If you’d like, add a touch of orange liqueur or bitters.
- Garnish with a slice of fresh grapefruit. Enjoy immediately.
Julie’s Tips
- Make a Pitcher – Use the sliding bar to multiply servings.
- Fresh Juice – Fresh is best but you can always buy juice from the store, too!
- Quality Prosecco – Because a mimosa is made with such minimal ingredients, you’ll want to allow each to shine. Choose the best ingredients you can!
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
