How to Make a Mimosa Mocktail

Your favorite brunch beverage without the buzz? Yes, it's possible! Learn more about making a mimosa mocktail and enjoy a non-alcoholic beverage during your morning festivities or weekend brunch.

What is a mimosa?

A mimosa is traditionally made using a combination of champagne or a sparkling wine mixed with orange juice. Think of it as fruit juice with an extra special twist of sparkles and bubbles.

The ratio of champagne to orange juice can vary, but the most common recipe calls for equal parts of both. The drink is typically served in a champagne flute and garnished with a slice of orange or a orange rind twist. You can also add other small pieces of fruit to the beverage, especially if you're incorporating alternative fruit juices into the mix.

According to the International Bartenders Association, the mimosa is synonymous with a Buck's Fizz cocktail. The IBA's recipe for a mimosa consists of equal parts of fresh orange juice and Prosecco, an Italian sparkling white wine originating from its namesake village in Italy.

The light, refreshing nature of a mimosa makes it a perfect complement to breakfast and brunch dishes. This beverage is also a popular choice for special occasions such as weddings and holiday celebrations.

3 considerations for choosing the right non-alcoholic sparkling wine for mimosas

By making a non-alcoholic adjustment to the sparkling wine, you can still partake in this morning refresher whether you're sober, practicing a mindful drinking lifestyle, or trying to cut back on your alcohol consumption.

Here are three considerations for picking the right non-alcoholic sparkling wine for your mimosa mocktail:

1. The stand-alone taste

Do you want this zero-proof bubbly to impart its own distinctive taste on your mimosa? You can taste test non-alcoholic sparkling wine contenders on their own before picking the right one for your morning mocktail.

Otherwise, if you mainly care about the bubbly effect instead, you can consider carbonated beverages such as sparkling water or club soda.

2. How it pairs with accompanying fruit flavors

Mimosas aren't just limited to the traditional orange juice. Perhaps you want to add an equal part of another fruit juice into the mix along with the orange juice.

Or, perhaps you even want to ditch the OJ altogether and use an alternative fruit juice. For example, you can use cranberry juice for a winter theme.

Additionally, think how of the fruit garnishes you'll be adding to your non-alcoholic mimosa, such as sliced citrus, berries, or tropical fruits. You'll want to make sure the overall flavors complement each other.

3. The presentation

You don't just drink with your tastebuds, but you also appreciate a good mocktail with your eyes. Will your non-alcoholic sparkling beverage impart some color into your drink?

3 mimosa mocktail recipes

Now that you know a little more about mimosas, here are three non-alcoholic mimosa recipes for you to try:

Orange and Pineapple Mimosa

Your mood: When you want to capture some tropical vibes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 2 cups sparkling non-alcoholic beverage
• Slices of fresh orange and pineapple, for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a large pitcher, mix together the orange juice and pineapple juice.
2. Slowly pour in the sparkling non-alcoholic beverage and stir gently to combine.
3. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
4. When ready to serve, pour the mimosa into glasses and garnish with slices of fresh orange and pineapple.

Strawberry and Lime Mimosa

Your mood: When you're craving a strawberry limeade instead of orange juice

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 cups non-alcoholic sparkling beverage
• Slices of fresh lime and strawberries, for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a blender, puree the strawberries until smooth.
2. Add the lime juice and honey to the blender and blend again until well combined.
3. Pour the mixture into a large pitcher.
4. Slowly pour in the non-alcoholic sparkling beverage and stir gently to combine.
5. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
6. When ready to serve, pour the mimosa into glasses and garnish with slices of fresh lime and strawberries.

Shirley Temple-Inspired Mimosa

Your mood: When you're nostalgic for that childhood mocktail consisting of ginger ale, a splash of grenadine, and a maraschino cherry

Ingredients:

• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 cup ginger ale
• 1 tablespoon grenadine syrup
• Slices of fresh orange and maraschino cherries, for garnish
• Ice cubes

Instructions:

1. Fill a champagne flute or any tall glass halfway with ice cubes.
2. Pour the orange juice into the glass, filling it about 2/3 full.
3. Add the grenadine syrup to the glass to add sweetness and create a vibrant color. Stir gently to mix.
4. Slowly pour the ginger ale into the glass, filling it to the top.
5. Give it a gentle stir to combine the ingredients.
6. Garnish the glass with a slice of fresh orange and a maraschino cherry on top.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy your non-alcoholic mimosa.

What's your favorite non-alcoholic mimosa mocktail recipe? Let us know in the comments!