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 Best Fruit Juices for Mimosas

Because they have a good acid-to-sweetness balance and hold their flavor, orange, grapefruit, and cranberry are juice must-haves, while pineapple, pomegranate, passion fruit, mango, and guava make for some exciting twists on the traditional juice menu.

Swap in lemonade, pomegranate juice, maraschino cherry juice… the possibilities are endless. Not downing bottomless mimosas for brunch? Then you can afford a co*cktail that's got a little more booze in it, like our peach bellinis (with added vanilla vodka) or piña colada mimosas (with added coconut rum).

Cava and Prosecco are usually the least expensive. Orange juice: I love fresh-squeezed orange juice for co*cktails like mimosas. It tastes fresher, lighter, tarter, and more delicate than anything in the store. That said, when we're in a pinch, we'll use the “Simply” brand of orange juice.

“A single mimosa isn't likely to make you drunk. However, multiple mimosas over a short period of time can definitely create a buzz and depending upon your ability to hold alcohol, it can cause drunkenness.” I googled it honestly, I hope that's helpful if you haven't already googled it yourself.

When it comes to getting mimosa drunk, certain states know how to hold their champagne and OJ better than others. Those in Massachusetts are no secret to feeling the buzz, as 92.00% of respondents get tipsy from three or fewer mimosas in one sitting.

Have at least three options out with backup bottles for each. One bottle for every 3 guests should do the trick. However, if kids will be at the party, you better juice up. Kids drink juice at parties like they've just completed a marathon.

Prosecco is often recommended as a substitute for Champagne in mimosas, and Prosecco's fruitier profile can be nice in a sparkling co*cktail. However, I think Cava, a sparkling wine made in Spain, works best for mimosas. Not only does it come closest to tasting like Champagne, but it's also generally less expensive.

What is the sweetest Champagne for mimosas? ›

Underwood Sparkling Wine

If you like your mimosas on the sweeter side, you should actually look for champagne labeled "dry" or "extra dry." Despite the name, it will be slightly sweeter than a "brut" bubbly, which is not sweet. You can also use prosecco or cava, and we've included those, too!

Best for Mimosas: Caposaldo Prosecco

Especially since orange juice (or peach puree if you're making a bellini) has a natural sweetness, combining it with a wine on the drier side will create a balanced drink that's not cloying.

Cranberry juice, apple cider, grapefruit juice, or pomegranate juice would all be great choices. You could also add a splash of orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier, for a stronger orange flavor. A little goes a long way here – start with a 4:1 ratio of orange juice to liqueur.

Pro Tip: While Champagnes are great with pasta or risotto in a cream sauce, most sparkling wines do not pair well with heavy tomato sauces.

Lemon and lime juice, the two sour wonders, can be used interchangeably with orange juice at a 1:1 ratio, imparting a tangy, acidic zing to your baked goods. If you're seeking something sweeter, applesauce is the perfect 1:1 substitute for orange juice, as it adds an optimal measure of moisture and sweetness.

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.

If you like your mimosas on the sweeter side, you should actually look for champagne labeled "dry" or "extra dry." Despite the name, it will be slightly sweeter than a "brut" bubbly, which is not sweet. You can also use prosecco or cava, and we've included those, too!