Classic Mimosa
The quintessential brunch cocktail made with equal parts chilled Champagne and fresh-squeezed orange juice. Light, festive, and endlessly easy to scale for a crowd.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Champagne or dry sparkling wine (Prosecco or Cava work well), well chilled
- 2 cups fresh-squeezed orange juice, chilled
- 4 orange slices or twists
Instructions
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1
Chill your Champagne flutes in the freezer for 5 minutes before serving, or fill them briefly with ice water and discard before pouring.
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2
Pour 2 cups chilled fresh-squeezed orange juice into each flute, filling it halfway.
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3
Slowly pour 2 cups well chilled Champagne or dry sparkling wine (Prosecco or Cava work well) down the side of the glass to preserve the bubbles, filling to the top.
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4
Give the glass a single gentle stir if needed. Garnish with an 4 orange slices or twists and serve immediately.