Four Mimosas You Must Make This Season

The holiday season is in full swing, and that means it is game time for all things cranberry, pomegranate, and apple cider. Weekends were made for mimosas, and as much as I appreciate a classic, I love to add a bit of pizzazz to mine. In particular, today I am sharing four mimosas you must make this holiday season. For a full setup, see my guide on how to set up a holiday mimosa bar and my lemonade prosecco punch.

With this in mind, all four recipes are simple and take less than ten minutes to prepare. I used Korbel, but you can use any champagne you prefer. What is more, I chose an extra dry champagne on purpose, because the juices are really sweet and the dry bubbles balance them out. If you like a festive drink, try my cranberry Moscow mule and my peartini.

As a result, you not only get four drinks from a short shopping list but also a brunch menu that looks like you planned for days. Furthermore, my easy holiday entertaining tips and my Chambord Sweet Thyme cocktail are good next stops.

What Is a Mimosa?

A mimosa is a brunch cocktail made with sparkling wine and juice, traditionally orange juice, served in a champagne flute. These four versions swap the orange juice for lemonade and sweet tea, pomegranate juice, cranberry juice, and apple cider.

Ingredients (With Purpose & Flavor Notes)

• Champagne (1 bottle per recipe): I used Korbel. An extra dry bottle balances sweet juices.
• Arnold Palmer Mimosa: 2 cups lemonade, 2 cups sweetened iced tea, and lemon wedges.
• Pomegranate Mimosa: 1 (8-ounce) bottle of POM juice, plus rosemary and pomegranate seeds.
• Cranberry Mimosa: 1 cup sweetened cranberry juice, 16 cranberries, 1 bundle of rosemary, and cinnamon sticks.
• Apple Cider Mimosa: 1 cup fresh apple cider, a 750-ml bottle of bubbly, and apple slices.

Everything I Love for This Recipe

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Champagne Flutes

The classic glass for a mimosa.

Glass Carafes

For setting out each juice.

Champagne Bucket

Keeps the bubbly cold.

Champagne Stopper

Saves the bubbles in an open bottle.

Bar Tray

For building a mimosa station.

Small Garnish Bowls

For cranberries, pomegranate seeds, and apple slices.

Paring Knife

For cutting garnishes.

Small Cutting Board

For garnish prep.

Cocktail Picks

For skewering fruit.

Drink Labels

So guests know which juice is which.

Glass Pitcher

For the lemonade and tea.

Cocktail Napkins

For serving.

How To Make Four Holiday Mimosas

1. The Arnold Palmer Mimosa

Divide 2 cups of lemonade and 2 cups of sweetened iced tea evenly among six champagne flutes. Top off with champagne and garnish with a lemon wedge.

2. The Pomegranate Mimosa

Fill each champagne flute with 1/4 cup pomegranate juice. Top off with champagne and garnish with rosemary and pomegranate seeds.

3. The Cranberry Mimosa

Fill each champagne flute with 1/4 cup cranberry juice. Top off with champagne and cranberries, and garnish with rosemary and a cinnamon stick.

4. The Apple Cider Mimosa

Pour apple cider into each champagne glass, top with champagne, and garnish with apple slices.

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Variations

Mocktail

Use sparkling cider or sparkling water in place of champagne.

Prosecco

Use prosecco or cava in place of champagne.

Sugar Rim

Rim the apple cider flutes with cinnamon sugar.

Classic

Add orange juice to the lineup for the traditionalists.

When I Love Serving These Mimosas

Thanksgiving Morning

Something festive while the turkey cooks.

Christmas Brunch

The cranberry and pomegranate versions look like the season.

New Year’s Day

A bright start to the year.

Friendsgiving

Set them out and let guests pour.

Supper Club

A welcome drink as guests arrive.

Bridal and Baby Showers

Equally important, they suit a daytime party like my baby in bloom baby shower.

What To Serve With Mimosas

Brunch Bites

Pair with prosciutto asparagus puff pastry bundles, tomato basil mozzarella puff pastry, or blackberry goat cheese mint crostini.

Boards

Set out a smoked salmon charcuterie board or a spring charcuterie board.

Something Sweet

Add a mini cheesecake board.

More Drinks

Offer a watermelon basil spritzer, raspberry lemonade, or a Coopers’ Craft Imperial Boulevardier.

Shelf Life & Storage Tips

• Champagne: Keep it cold and open it right before serving.
• Juices: Chill the juices, lemonade, and tea ahead.
• Garnishes: Prep lemon wedges, cranberries, and rosemary ahead. Slice apples last so they do not brown.
• Do not premix: Add the champagne right before serving so the mimosas stay bubbly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What champagne is best for mimosas?

An extra dry bottle balances sweet juices. You can use any champagne or sparkling wine you prefer.

How many mimosas does one bottle make?

A 750-ml bottle makes about six to eight, depending on how much juice you use.

Should the juice or the champagne go in first?

These recipes add the juice first and top off with champagne.

Can I make them ahead?

Chill everything ahead, but pour right before serving.

Final Thoughts

All things considered, these four mimosas are an easy way to make a holiday brunch feel festive. Without a doubt, a little juice, a cold bottle, and a pretty garnish go a long way. If you make them, tag me so I can see, and keep hosting. Cheers!

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