To make a classic mimosa, you only need two main ingredients: chilled sparkling wine and orange juice

Basic Mimosa Recipe

• Chill both the sparkling wine (Champagne, Cava, Prosecco, or any dry sparkling wine) and orange juice ahead of time.
• Use a champagne flute to preserve carbonation.
• Pour the sparkling wine first into a tilted glass to avoid losing bubbles.
• Top with orange juice.
• The typical ratio is equal parts sparkling wine to orange juice (50/50), but you can adjust to taste-for example, 2 parts wine to 1 part juice for a stronger cocktail or vice versa for a lighter one

Tips for Best Results

• Avoid adding ice as it dilutes the bubbles.
• Use pulp-free orange juice or strain fresh-squeezed juice to keep the drink smooth.
• Chill your glasses for extra cold mimosas

• Optionally, add a splash of orange liqueur like Grand Marnier for extra flavor

Variations

• Strawberry Mimosa: Blend strawberries with orange juice and top with sparkling wine for a fruity twist

• Other juices like blood orange, grapefruit, cranberry, or apple cider can substitute or mix with orange juice for different flavors

In summary, the simplest mimosa is made by combining chilled sparkling wine and orange juice in equal parts, served in a chilled champagne flute without ice, optionally enhanced with fresh juice or liqueurs for variety