Mimosa Cocktail: The essential brunch drink, with or without alcohol

Elegant, sparkling, and delicately fruity, the Mimosa cocktail is a staple of brunches and festive occasions. Its harmonious blend of citrus juice and champagne makes it a light and refreshing aperitif, perfect for celebrating with ease.

At Alain Milliat, we elevate this great classic with our Late Sicilian Orange Juice, from a variety carefully selected in Sicily. Its perfect balance between acidic sugar highlighted by a slight bitterness, makes it the ideal alternative to classic orange juice. Discover our Mimosa recipes, with or without alcohol, as well as some variations to reinvent this timeless cocktail.

The Origin of the Mimosa: A Timeless Cocktail

If its ancestor, the Buck’s Fizz, was born in 1921 in London, it was at the Ritz Paris that the Mimosa, as we know it today, is said to have been invented in 1925. Its evocative name refers to the bright yellow flowers of the mimosa, whose color resembles that of the cocktail.

Today, the Mimosa stands as a timeless classic for brunches and chic aperitifs, appreciated for its freshness and lightness.

Classic Mimosa Recipe

Ingredients :

• 6 cl of Late Orange Juice from Sicily
• 6 cl of well-chilled brut champagne
• Orange zest for the finishing touch (optional)

Preparation :

1. Pour the well-chilled Sicilian Late Orange Juice into a champagne flute.
2. Gently top up with brut champagne to preserve the effervescence.
3. Stir gently using a cocktail spoon.
4. Add a zest of orange to enhance the aromas.

Tip: For a lighter version, reduce the amount of champagne and add a splash of sparkling water.

Mimosa without alcohol: The elegant alternative

For an equally refined non-alcoholic version, replace the champagne with our Sparkling Pinot Noir, a delicate alternative that preserves the finesse and elegance of the bubbles.

Ingredients :

• 6 cl of Alain Milliat Sicilian Late Orange Juice
• 6 cl of Alain Milliat Sparkling Pinot Noir

Preparation :

1. Pour the Late Sicilian Orange Juice in a flute.
2. Gently add the well-chilled Pinot Noir Sparkling, to preserve the effervescence.
3. Mix gently and garnish with an orange zest.

Why do we love it? This non-alcoholic Mimosa offers a sophisticated alternative, perfect for toasting with elegance during a brunch or a festive aperitif.

Variations of Mimosa: Revisit a classic

Mimosa lends itself to many variations by playing with flavors and textures. Here are some ideas to twist this icon of mixology:

Mimosa Passion: Exoticism in the spotlight

• 6 cl of Alain Milliat Passion Fruit Nectar
• 6 cl of Champagne Brut
• A few passion fruit seeds

A tangy and intense cocktail, perfect for a tropical touch.

Mimosa Apricot: Sweetness and roundness

• 6 cl of Nectar d’Abricot Bergeron Alain Milliat
• 6 cl of Champagne Brut
• A sprig of rosemary

A smooth and indulgent version, ideal for an autumn brunch.

Mimosa Mandarin: The tangy and refined alliance

• 6 cl of Jus de Mandarine Tardivo di Ciaculli Alain Milliat
• 6 cl of Champagne Brut

A more subtle and refreshing variant, with Mediterranean accents.

Expert Tips: How to Perfect Your Mimosa

• Choose a quality champagne : Choose a brut champagne or an extra dry Prosecco, whose effervescence and liveliness will perfectly balance the sweetness of the juice.

• Choose an exceptional juice The Late Orange Juice from Sicily Alain Milliat brings a gastronomic touch, more subtle and more elegant than classic orange juice.

• Respect the proportions : A successful Mimosa relies on a perfect balance between juice and champagne.

• Serve very cold Champagne and juice must be refrigerated beforehand to enhance all the aromas.

The Mimosa, a classic to rediscover with Alain Milliat

Perfect for accompanying a brunch, an aperitif, or a celebration, the Mimosa charms with its simplicity and freshness. Enhanced by the exceptional Alain Milliat juices, it becomes a cocktail of choice.

Find our selection of premium juices and nectars on alain-milliat.com and create exceptional cocktails.