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30 Best Mimosa Recipes for a Bubbly Brunch

Bring on the champagne and prosecco!

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three glasses carrot mimosas with garnish
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Though a regular mimosa couldn't be easier — it's just sparkling wine and orange juice — there are so many ways you can switch it up. Here, we gathered the best mimosa recipes (including the original OJ + bubbly, of course) for delicious brunches and beyond.

The classic cocktail can be made with different types of juice, sparkling wine (champagne, cava and prosecco are all fair game), garnishes or even a splash of liquor or liqueur, but they all have one thing in common: Mimosas are made for celebrating. Whether you're busting out a bottle of bubbly for a bridal shower, Easter brunch or Mother's Day breakfast, the sparkling nature of the cocktail (and the fact that it's served in a festive champagne flute) makes it feel special and ideal for celebratory occasions.

Not sure where to start? Browse our favorite sparkling wines, which were tasted by culinary pros in the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen. Many of our picks are under $25 and a few are under $15, so there's no need to break the bank in order to pop bottles. Once you've got your wine at the ready, feel free to customize the rest. Consider different types of fresh juices or pick up a favorite carton from the store. Try flavor profiles that match the holiday or season, like cranberries for a Christmas cocktail or apple cider for a fall beverage.

No matter the mimosa combo, brunch will be off to a flying start with a flute of something bubbly in hand.

1

Carrot Mimosas

carrot mimosas in champagne glasses
mike garten

Carrot juice adds an earthy sweetness to this classic cocktail. Carrot-top garnish optional!

Get the Carrot Mimosas recipe.

2

Berry Bellini Party Ice

berry bellini cocktail
mike garten

Freeze puréed strawberries and lemonade for cocktail-ready ice cubes.

Get the Berry Bellini Party Ice recipe.

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3

Strawberry Meyer Lemon Spritz

strawberry meyer lemon spritz cocktail
mike garten

Pour these sparkling wine-topped cocktails into a flute for a mimosa-inspired sipper.

Get the Strawberry Meyer Lemon Spritz recipe.

4

Grapefruit Mimosas

grapefruit mimosa in a flute glass
Ethan Calabrese

Take this two-ingredient cocktail to the next level with pink sanding sugar for the rim.

Get the Grapefruit Mimosas recipe from Delish.

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5

Grand Mariner Mimosa

grand mariner mimosa in a champagne glass
Timothy Mulcare

A splash of orange-flavored liqueur adds complexity — and extra-fruity flavor — to this mimosa.

Get the Grand Mariner Mimosa recipe from Esquire.

6

Vanilla-Peach Bellinis

vanilla peach bellinis in champagne glasses
Suzanne Clements

If you're blending up peaches for this purée anyway, why not flavor it with add-ins like vanilla extract and orange zest?

Get the Vanilla-Peach Bellinis recipe from Delish.

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7

Peach Melba Mimosas

peach melba mimosas in flute glasses
Quentin Bacon

This recipe confirms that the classic combo of peaches and raspberries works deliciously well in a drink.

Get the Peach Melba Mimosas recipe from Country Living.

8

Apple Cider Mimosas

apple cider mimosas with apple slices as garnish
Lucy Schaeffer

Turn mimosas into a perfect-for-fall cocktail with apple cider instead of OJ. *Cue the cozy vibes.*

Get the Apple Cider Mimosas recipe from Delish.

RELATED: Making Drinks for a Crowd? Try Apple Cider Sangria.

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9

Orange-Cranberry Mimosa

orange cranberry mimosa in glass
Christopher Testani

Level-up your brunch mimosas with fresh-squeezed orange juice. Save some extra oranges for garnish!

Get the Orange-Cranberry Mimosa recipe from Woman's Day.

10

Peppermint Bark Mimosas

peppermint bark mimosas in a champagne glass
Parker Feierbach

For a festive take, skip the juice altogether and top peppermint schnapps with prosecco instead.

Get the Peppermint Bark Mimosas recipe from Delish.

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11

Dole Whip Mimosas

mimosas with pineapple and whipped cream on top
Parker Feierbach

Made with creamy coconut milk and pineapple juice, this tastes like your favorite Disney dessert in cocktail form.

Get the Dole Whip Mimosas recipe from Delish.

12

Apple Cider Mimosa

apple cider mimosa
Stocksy

A shot of cinnamon whiskey will give your mimosa a kick that'll warm you up from the inside-out.

Get the Apple Cider Mimosa recipe from Esquire.

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13

Birthday Cake Mimosas

birthday cake mimosas
Danielle Tullo

Made with vodka and a scoop of birthday cake ice cream, these mimosas might be better for dessert than breakfast... but anything goes on your birthday.

Get the Birthday Cake Mimosas recipe from Cosmopolitan.

14

Rhubarb-Ginger Bellini

rhubarb ginger bellini
Christopher Shane

Homemade rhubarb-ginger syrup is sweet, tangy and a little spicy — perfect for adding a kick to chilled prosecco.

Get the Rhubarb-Ginger Bellini recipe from Country Living.

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15

Mimosa Popsicles

mimosa popsicles
Foodie In New York

Freeze champagne and orange juice for a slightly slushy, summer-ready mimosa.

Get the Mimosa Popsicles recipe from Foodie in New York.

16

Peach Mimosas

peach mimosas
Sweet Tea + Thyme

This drink uses a fresh peach purée for real, fruity flavor.

Get the Peach Mimosas recipe from Sweet Tea + Thyme.

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17

Christmas Mimosa

christmas mimosa
Olivia's Cuisine

Made with cranberry juice, orange liqueur and fresh rosemary, this cocktail is perfect for Christmas.

Get the Christmas Mimosa recipe from Olivia's Cuisine.

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18

Strawberry Grapefruit Mimosa

strawberry grapefruit mimosa
A Beautiful Mess

A sprig of a fresh herbs, like thyme, adds instant flavor to your cocktail — and makes a pretty garnish!

Get the Strawberry Grapefruit Mimosa recipe from A Beautiful Mess.

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Easy Mimosas

easy mimosa recipe
Spend with Pennies

Equal parts orange juice and champagne sounds like the perfect ratio to us.

Get the Easy Mimosa recipe from Spend with Pennies.

20

Raspberry Mimosa

raspberry mimosa
Spend with Pennies

Enjoy this drink with raspberry liqueur and sparkling wine, or make it a mocktail with raspberry juice and club soda.

Get the Raspberry Mimosa recipe from Spend with Pennies.

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