Learn how to make prosecco mimosas with just two ingredients: Italian sparkling wine and orange juice. This easy mimosa recipe is ready in 5 minutes and scales easily. Perfect for brunch, bridal showers, and celebrations!
I love serving prosecco mimosas alongside lemon bars for a light, refreshing treat that everyone will love. And if you love a summer cocktail recipe, try my tequila pineapple punch or a blackberry French 75.
The Best Prosecco Mimosa Recipe
Traditionally, a mimosa is equal parts orange juice and French Champagne. However, anyone who knows me knows that Italian Prosecco is my drink of choice, whether it’s brunch, dinner, or dessert! When I’m not drinking a straight glass of sparkling wine, you’ll often find me serving these Prosecco mimosas at parties or lunches with my girlfriends. I prefer a bubblier drink, so I do 2 parts Prosecco to 1 part orange juice. Using equal parts Prosecco and juice stretches the bottle a little further.
I made this recipe as one serving, but you can absolutely scale it to make 2-4 cocktails for a small group, or a large-batch pitcher for a party or brunch.
Prosecco vs. Champagne
While Prosecco and Champagne are both sparkling wines, the main difference comes down to country of origin and how they’re made. Champagne comes exclusively from the Champagne region in France. Meanwhile, Prosecco is a sparkling wine made in the Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia regions of northern Italy. Due to different grapes and production methods, Prosecco tends to be lighter and fruitier, while Champagne is more structured.
Only 2 Ingredients
Garnishes are optional, but I like to toss in fresh fruit, like berries, or garnish my mimosa with an orange slice. See the recipe card for details and exact measurements.
- Prosecco – Prosecco is interchangeable with Champagne or your sparkling wine of choice in this recipe.
- Orange juice – I prefer low-pulp or pulp-free orange juice when making mimosas. If you’re using freshly squeezed juice, pass it through a sieve beforehand.
Which Prosecco is Best for Mimosas?
I prefer light, crisp bubbles that are on the dry side, rather than sweet. My go-to brands are Ruffino or La Marca. These are inexpensive options with a neutral flavor, and they pair well with the tangy sweetness of the orange juice.
How to Make Mimosas with Prosecco
Chill the prosecco and orange juice until they are very cold before you start. This avoids having to add ice, which dilutes the drink.
- To make a mimosa, tilt your Champagne glass to avoid excessive bubbles. Slowly pour the sparkling wine into the glass until about 2/3 full. Then, top off the glass with orange juice. Serve right away while it’s fresh and bubbly!
Make a Mimosa Pitcher
If you’re looking to batch-make mimosas for a holiday crowd or similar, simply add a bottle of Prosecco or sparkling wine to a pitcher, then fill the rest with the designated amount of orange juice (or to preference). If you’re not serving right away, keep the bottle nice and cold on ice or in the fridge until it’s time to assemble. To keep your mimosa pitcher cold without watering it down with ice, place the whole pitcher in a bucket of ice between servings.
Tips for Success
- Tilt your glass and slowly pour in the champagne. Tilting the glass helps prevent a large head of bubbles from forming (similar to the technique used to pour a pint of beer).
- Change the juice. Pair Prosecco with grapefruit, cranberry, pineapple juice, or any combination of juices to customize your drink.
- Wait to open the bottle. Don’t open the bottle of Prosecco until you’re ready to serve. This preserves the bubbles and avoids a flat mimosa.
What to Serve With Mimosas
Honestly, I could drink a mimosa just about any time of day. It’s light and refreshing, making it the perfect choice for brunch and lunch. A mimosa is also a great way to cut the richness of chocolate desserts and creamy cheesecake. Here are my favorite serving suggestions:
- Charcuterie Boards: Pair with cheese and meat platters or a dessert board, like this Valentine’s Day charcuterie board, or get creative with another theme.
- Dessert: Serve next to homemade chocolate truffles or any of my cupcake recipes for a special occasion.
- Brunch: Mimosas are a classic drink for washing down a breakfast casserole, quiche Florentine, and crispy breakfast potatoes. Serve with chicken salad on a warm summer day.
Make-Ahead
Serve your Prosecco mimosa right away while it’s freshly poured. They tend to lose their bubbles over time. If you’re making these for a party, you can get a head start by portioning out the orange juice into pitchers, but leave out the sparkling wine. Keep the orange juice pitchers refrigerated, and when it’s time to serve, top them up with freshly opened bottles of Prosecco, and gently stir.
More Easy Brunch Recipes
Prosecco Mimosa Recipe
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 drink
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Refrigerator
- Cuisine: American
Description
Learn how to make a mimosa with just two ingredients: Italian prosecco and orange juice. This recipe makes one serving, and it’s easy to scale. Have mimosas ready for brunch in 5 minutes!
Ingredients
- 4 ounces (1/2 cup) Prosecco
- 2 ounces (1/4 cup) Orange Juice
- Any garnishes such as fresh fruit
Instructions
- Chill both the orange juice and prosecco before serving.
- Tilt the glass to avoid excessive bubbles, then slowly pour the sparkling wine into the glass until about 2/3 full. Top off with orange juice. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can also make this with equal parts prosecco and orange juice.
- Leftover Prosecco: Keep extra prosecco chilled and use a wine cork or champagne preserver to keep the wine bubbly.
- To make a pitcher: Simply fill the pitcher with the designated amount of orange juice for one bottle of prosecco.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 129
- Sugar: 6.3 g
- Sodium: 7.1 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 9.7 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
