How to make Mimosas
Learn how to make Mimosas with fresh orange juice, chilled sparkling wine, and a strawberry garnish for a bright, bubbly brunch.
Ingredients
- 1/3 glass orange juice (fresh, chilled)
- 2/3 glass champagne, sparkling wine (brut), Cava or prosecco (chilled)
- Strawberry (for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1: Pour the orange juice into the flute
Gently tilt a chilled champagne flute and pour fresh, cold orange juice until it fills roughly one-third of the glass. Focus on the bright, pulpy orange liquid settling in the tall slender flute — you can almost see the tiny suspended pulp and the cool sheen of condensation on the outside of the glass. Keep the motion deliberate and controlled so the juice forms a clear, luminous base that will catch the light in the final shot.
Step 2: Top with chilled sparkling wine and preserve the bubbles
Slowly top the orange juice with chilled brut or prosecco, pouring carefully so the sparkling wine crowns the juice with a rising column of fine, persistent bubbles. The result should be a lively, effervescent column: a warm golden sparkle sitting over the vivid orange layer, with microbubbles climbing the inner walls of the flute and a thin ring of foam at the surface — no stirring, just a gentle finish that preserves the texture and sparkle.
Step 3: Garnish with a fresh strawberry
Perch a bright, plump strawberry on the rim of the flute, stem and leafy crown intact, letting its glossy red skin contrast with the citrus-gold drink. The strawberry adds a natural, tactile counterpoint — soft seeds, slight sheen, and a juicy suggestion of sweetness — visually balancing the vertical elegance of the glass.
Step 4: Present and enjoy the final mimosa close-up
Place the finished mimosa on the painted white pine surface alongside a few scattered strawberries and another blurred flute in the background; admire the shimmering texture of the liquid, the tiny rising bubbles, the crisp glass rim, and the strawberry garnish. This is the moment to toast — the drink should look cool, bright, refreshing, and celebratory.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed orange juice for the best flavor.
- Keep both juice and wine well‑chilled before mixing.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the fizz.
- Adjust the juice‑to‑wine ratio to taste; some prefer a sweeter mimosa.
- For a festive touch, rim the glass with sugar or orange zest.