A mimosa is a cocktail that is typically served during brunch or festive occasions such as weddings or business class service on some passenger airlines). It is made by combining equal parts of chilled sparkling wine and orange juice in a champagne flute. The International Bartenders Association refers to the mimosa as "Also known as Buck’s Fizz"). The drink became popular in the United States in the 1960s). Queen Elizabeth II was reported to have enjoyed a mimosa, introduced to her by Earl Mountbatten of Burma after his visit to the south of France). Variations of the drink include adding other ingredients such as Grand Marnier, orange bitters, cranberry juice, pineapple juice, lemonade, blueberry syrup, rum, and cherry juice).

To make a classic mimosa, you only need two ingredients: chilled sparkling wine and orange juice. For the best results, it is recommended to avoid using ice as it can dilute and diminish the wines carbonation. Instead, chill the wine and orange juice the night before you plan to make mimosas. When ready to serve, pour the wine into a tilted champagne flute, letting it run down the inside of the glass to avoid losing carbonation. Top the wine with the orange juice, taste and adjust, and enjoy! A 50/50 ratio of dry sparkling wine to orange juice is recommended, but you can adjust the ratio to your liking.

Freshly squeezed orange juice is recommended for the best mimosa, but store-bought orange juice can also be used. A dry Prosecco is a great option for sparkling wine, and it is recommended to spend at least $10 to avoid headaches. Other variations of the mimosa include adding a splash of cranberry, pineapple, or pomegranate juice, replacing some of the orange juice with blood orange or grapefruit juice, adding a tablespoon of peach or strawberry puree to the bottom of each champagne flute, or adding chopped fresh fruit like strawberries, blueberries, and orange slices.