How to Make the Best Mimosa at Home: The Perfect Brunch Drink

Name: Mimosa
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup (8 oz) chilled orange juice; 1 cup (8 oz) chilled S parkling White Wine; 1-2 slices of dried orange r_3QW$g,SB5Is)a fresh basil per glass for garnish

Springtime Sparkle

By Gabriella Valladares

@gabriellavalladares

March 02, 2026

By Gabriella Valladares

Ingredients

1

cup (8 oz) chilled orange juice
1

cup (8 oz) chilled Sparkling White Wine
1-2

slices of dried orange & fresh basil per glass for garnish

Instructions

TOTAL TIME

10 minutes

6 servings

With just two ingredients and a few easy steps, you can have a glass of sunshine ready in minutes. A mimosa is the perfect start to a leisurely brunch — serve it alongside crispy Frittelle di Zucchine, or make it a slow morning with a book from From Tuscany to Corfu: Traveling Through Books. And for a sweet Sicilian finish, try the chilled watermelon dessert Gelo di Melone.

A woman in a blue sweater playfully holds two orange slices over her eyes in a kitchen. On the table are a bottle labeled GRATSI, a glass of orange drink, a pitcher, a knife, and a small plate of snacks.

A person in a blue sweater slices an orange on a wooden cutting board next to a bottle labeled GRATSI and a small green-patterned plate on a white table.

STEP 1: Choose Fresh Juice

Freshly squeezed orange juice tastes brighter and more vibrant. For a silky texture, strain out any extra pulp before mixing.

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A person in a blue shirt pours orange juice from a pitcher into a wine glass. There’s an empty wine glass, a bottle labeled “GRATSI,” a plate with dried citrus slices, and a cutting board with an orange on a white table.

STEP 2: Mix Equal Parts

Use equal parts sparkling wine and orange juice for a classic mimosa—flavorful, light, and not too strong.

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A person in a blue sweater pours a bottle of sparkling wine labeled GRATSI into a glass of orange juice. Sliced oranges and a wooden cutting board are on the white countertop nearby.

STEP 3: Chill Both Ingredients

Make sure both the Sparkling White Wine and juice are cold. Pour each glass individually when ready, or combine gently in a small pitcher for easy serving.