Grand Mimosas
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Bubbly, bright, and undeniably celebratory, grand mimosas are the quintessential brunch cocktail—perfect for any special gathering!
Grand Mimosas—a bubbly mix of orange juice, sparkling wine, and a hint of orange liqueur—are bright and downright festive. This is my go-to mimosa recipe, with the perfect ratio of ingredients that’s easy to adjust to your taste. They’re great for gatherings like baby showers, celebrations, or holidays such as Mother’s Day, Easter, or New Year’s Day, adding a special touch to the table. Pour them into wine glasses or whip up a pitcher to keep the refills flowing at your weekend brunch.
Feeling adventurous? Switch up the classic orange juice for fresh grapefruit, pomegranate, pineapple, or cranberry juice for a fun twist and vibrant color. Instead of orange slices, garnish with fresh mango or strawberries for a pop of color and a hint of sweetness.
And here’s a quick tip for keeping those bubbles in your glass: twist the bottle, not the cork, when opening your sparkling wine. This little trick ensures every drop lands in the glass for cheers all around!
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Grand Mimosas
Bubbly, bright, and undeniably celebratory, grand mimosas are the quintessential brunch cocktail—perfect for any special gathering!
Ingredients
- 3 ounces (6 tablespoons) orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier
- 1 bottle Champagne or sparkling wine
- 1½ cups orange juice
- 6 orange slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- To each glass, add ½ ounce (1 tablespoon) orange liqueur. Add Champagne to fill each glass ⅔ full (you'll need about ½ cup per glass). Top each glass off with about ¼ cup orange juice. Garnish edge of each glass with an orange slice if desired.
Nutrition Information
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- Per serving (6 servings)
- Calories: 173
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Sugar: 11 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Sodium: 8 mg
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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Gluten-Free Adaptable Note
To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.
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i love this drink. however, I need to add some pineapple juice and a splash of vodka. very refreshing. enjoy responsibly!!!!
We made these this morning for Christmas. I followed the measurements exactly but it didn’t fill up an entire glass like your picture. It was very strong liquor flavour. We added more orange juice & it was better for our taste. The grand mariner definitely amps up the flavour. It wasn’t special enough to become a tradition for us though. Maybe I made a mistake when pouring? We used a cava & that was fine for the mimosa though.
Hello! Every recipe I have made of yours has been fabulous! Question: I want to make this for Easter (this Sunday), but would rather make a pitcher. We’re having over 10 adults and would hate to have to keep refilling glasses. Any idea on how to adjust the recipe?
Thanks for all you do!
Lynn
Hi Lynn, if you’re serving 10, I would suggest doubling the recipe (you may have a little leftover). Just fill the pitcher and store the extra in the fridge until you need to refill the pitcher. Hope everyone enjoys!
Perfect! I really appreciate your quick response!!!
The recipe looks delicious. What is a good way to garnish a Mimosa?
You could try a thinly sliced orange on the rim of the glass, or floating raspberries.
In the picture in this post, I see a bottle of Cava. Do you have any suggestions for choosing a sparkling wine or champagne for Grand Mimosas? I am thinking you wouldn’t want to use the least nor the most expensive selections. Does Brut or Extra Dry matter?
You don’t need to spend much on the champagne here. Cava (which is inexpensive) works great. In general, stick with something a little drier.
These are delicious! And most definitely a step up from a plain mimosa. After these I will have a hard time having anything else. Thank you for the recipe!
Can you make this recipe in a pitcher rather than by the glass?
Thank you!
Absolutely!
I really like adding Grand Marnier to the Mimosas, but I think adding the Champagne last makes it bubble, while doing the opposite kinda makes it boring. Maybe it’s just me.
This is the most fabulous answer to my holiday brunch entertaining, thank you Jenn!
I pulled out the champagne flutes and made these yesterday. I never thought to add orange liqueur before, but WOW! It really kicked them up a notch. Enjoyed by all.