The holidays are here! As we approach the season of celebrations, gatherings, and heartfelt toasts, it is time that we bust out the classic mimosa cocktail—a delightful blend of sparkling wine and citrus juice that has such a sweet taste that even alcoholic-haters will find it enjoyable. While the regular mimosa is already a concoction that’s hard to beat, why settle for the ordinary when you can elevate your gatherings with extraordinary mimosa creations?
In order to fulfill this mission, we’ve teamed up with our friends at Simply to bring you five sweet and easy mimosa creations that will impress your guests, dazzle your taste buds, and add a burst of color and flair to any celebration. From the elegant and simple Granita Mimosa to colorful and festive Simply the Holidays, there is a drink for every occasion!
So, pop open that bubbly and get pouring—these mimosas aren’t going to make themselves!
Simply Mimosa
Difficulty: Easy • 1 Serving • Total Time: 5 Minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Simply Orange Juice
- 1/4 clementine
- 1.5 oz champagne
Directions:
- Start by making your garnish. Make a cut down the middle of the clementine wedge, cutting from the thinnest part towards the rind, but stopping before slicing all the way through. Carefully spread the halves apart to create a butterfly shape.
- Gently peel the top edges of the rind away from the fruit to make the antennae, and set aside.
- Pour the champagne into a champagne glass, top with Simply Orange Juice. Add a butterfly garnish to each rim. Cheers!
Granita Mimosa
Difficulty: Easy • 1 Serving • Total Time: 8 Hours
Ingredients:
- ½ c Simply Orange juice
- 1.5 oz champagne
- orange blossoms, for garnish
Directions:
- Pour the Simply Orange Juice into a popsicle mold, add a popsicle stick, and place in the freezer until solid, about eight hours.
- When frozen, unmold the popsicle and grate directly into a coupe glass filled with the champagne, using a microplane or very sharp grater.
- Garnish with an orange blossom and serve!
Simply the Holidays
Difficulty: Easy • 1 Serving • Total Time: 5 Minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Simply Orange Juice
- 1 oz Simply Cranberry Cocktail
- 1.5 oz champagne
- 1 sprig rosemary, about 3-4”
- 3 fresh cranberries (or frozen, thawed)
Directions:
- Remove the leaves from the bottom inch of the rosemary. Carefully slide the cranberries onto the rosemary stem, piercing with a toothpick if necessary.
- In a champagne flute, add the champagne, followed by the Simply Orange Juice. Pour Simply Cranberry Cocktail directly into the center of the glass, pouring slowly to let it sink to the bottom.
- Garnish with the rosemary sprig, and enjoy responsibly!
Frozen Mimosa
Difficulty: Easy • 1 Serving • Total Time: 8 Hours
Ingredients:
- 1 c Simply Orange Juice
- 1.5 oz champagne
- orange slices, for garnish
Directions:
- First, turn your orange juice into ice cubes! Fill a clean ice mold with the Simply Orange Juice and place in the freezer for eight hours, or until solid.
- When frozen, add the orange juice ice cubes and champagne into a blender. Pulse until well blended.
- Pour into a stemless champagne flute, and garnish with orange slices. Cheers!
Triple Orange Mimosa
Difficulty: Easy • 1 Serving • Total Time: 5 Minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Simply Orange Juice
- 1.5 oz champagne
- 0.5 oz triple sec liqueur
- blood orange slice, for garnish
Directions:
- Fill a large stemless wine glass with ice.
- Add the champagne, triple sec, and Simply Orange Juice to the glass, and stir to chill.
- Top with a slice of blood orange and serve!
Mimosa Bar
Difficulty: Easy • 12-20 Servings • Total Time: 20 Minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 750-ml bottle champagne
- 1 bottle Simply Orange Juice
- 1 bottle Simply Peach Juice
- 1 pint cranberries
- 1 pint raspberries
- 1 bunch mint
- 1 bunch rosemary
- 1 blood orange, sliced
- 1 navel orange, sliced
- 1 peach, sliced
- cinnamon sticks