# Mimosa A classic brunch cocktail combining champagne and orange juice, optionally enhanced with a splash of triple sec. # Preparation Time - Prep: 2 minutes - Total: 2 minutes - Yield: 1 serving # Ingredients - Equal parts chilled champagne and orange juice - Splash of triple sec (optional) - Fresh mint or fruit for garnish - Frozen fruit for chilling (optional) # Instructions 1. Pour equal parts champagne and orange juice into a champagne flute 2. Add a splash of triple sec if desired 3. Stir gently to combine 4. Garnish with mint or fresh fruit 5. Optionally add frozen fruit to chill # Variations 1. Cranberry Mimosa: - Use cranberry juice instead of orange juice 2. Apricot Mimosa: - Combine apricot nectar, pineapple nectar, orange juice and champagne 3. Hermosa Mimosa: - Mix guava juice and champagne - Garnish with maraschino cherries # Notes - Use chilled ingredients for best results - Choose dry sparkling wine (not too sweet) - Fresh-squeezed orange juice preferred - Can use Cava or Prosecco instead of champagne - For large groups, can be made in punch bowl - Freeze fruit to use as ice cubes: - Raspberries - Blueberries - Strawberries - Mango - Pineapple > [!NOTE] Source > [How to Make a Mimosa Cocktail](http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Mimosa-Cocktail)