Easy Non Alcoholic Mimosa Mocktail Recipe

Looking for the perfect mimosa mocktail recipe to impress your friends at brunch or baby showers? Look no further!

This delicious mimosa mocktail recipe is sure to be a hit with everyone.

Mimosas are such a crowd-pleaser – and they can be even without alcohol!

They’re light, refreshing, and bursting with sweet citrus flavors.

Plus, it’s incredibly easy to make and can easily be scaled up or down depending on how many people you’re serving.

So why not give this mimosa mocktail a try this weekend? You won’t regret it!

What is a Mimosa Mocktail?

The classic mimosa is a brunch favorite, traditionally made with orange juice and sparkling wine. Typically they’re served in a champagne flute and garnished with a thin slice of orange.

You’ve probably seen them advertised at bottomless brunches.

However, this mimosa mocktail swaps out the alcohol for a non-alcoholic option such as sparkling water or non-alcoholic sparkling wine.

Mimosas are primarily made with orange juice, but there are different varieties. Some people substitute orange juice with lemonade, lime juice, or even grapefruit juice. But if you get into peach juice, then you’re in bellini territory.

Mimosas are so bright and lively on a table. With their bright yellow-orange hue, they make any event joyous. That’s why it’s so brilliant that you can sub out the alcohol and still enjoy this sweet treat for all special occasions!

Sparkling Wine vs. Sparkling Water

The mimosa mocktail is made with non-alcoholic sparkling wine or sparking water. The difference between these two lies in the carbonation and flavor.

Non-alcoholic sparkling wines are made from grapes, but without added alcohol. They have a more bubbly and sweet taste than their standard counterparts.

Often thy have added sugar to compensate for a not-so-stellar taste. You’ll find this especially in the cheaper brands.

On the other hand, sparkling water is typically made using a carbonation process. It doesn’t have any added sugar, so it has no taste other than the subtle hints of minerals in the water.

This means that you can enjoy your bubbly orange juice without the sugar crash. I also find the bubbles last longer in sparkling water.

Other options to substitute for champagne are sparkling apple cider and ginger ale. Both will slightly change the flavor of the virgin cocktail though.

Best Orange Juice for Non-Alcoholic Mimosas

The best orange juice for mimosas is freshly squeezed orange juice. It has the most natural sweetness and freshness. You will want to remove the pulp as much as possible, as it clings to the glass and can take up room where you’d rather have bubbles.

If you don’t have time for fresh-squeezed, you can substitute some good quality store-bought orange juice at the grocery store as well. Just make sure to avoid ones with added sugar or orange juice concentrate!

I’m a fan of Simply Orange without pulp for this purpose.

It’s my go to mix with sparkling water from my Sodastream for breakfast most mornings!

Virgin Mimosa Ingredients

Mimosas really only need two things: citrus and bubbles.

For the citrus, orange juice is the classic.

However, you can also mix in some lemon, lime, or grapefruit juice. I even add a splash of cranberry juice on special occasions.

For the bubbles in a non-alcoholic mimosa, you can use non-alcoholic champagne or sparkling wine, or sparkling water (or club soda if you don’t have a soda maker). This will keep the flavor the closest to the classic cocktail.

However, you can change up the flavor more with sparkling apple cider or ginger ale – but these will both be sweeter.

Garnishes are optional, but a traditional mimosa has an orange slice at the top of the champagne glass.

Ways to Spice Up Your Non-Alcoholic Mimosas

Looking for some great options for different flavors of mimosa?

You can change up the citrus juice to pineapple juice or cranberry juice for a different tasty drink.

I’m a big fan of blood oranges, so whenever I find blood orange juice I love to make a bloody mimosa!

You can add to the classic orange with fresh fruit like pomegranate seeds, strawberries, or even a bit of white grape juice to mimic the taste of the champagne.

It’s such a delicious drink that these are all great choices! And it’s so easy to make that there’s nothing stopping you from having it again and again and again!

What You’ll Need to Make Mimosa Mocktails

Mimosas are always served in a champagne flue when you’re out and about. Mother’s Day especially sees restaurants panicking to polish all of their glasses (been there!).

This easy mimosa mocktail can be served in a champagne flute or a tall glass.

The bubbly drink looks best in a vertical glass rather than something stout like a rocks glass or wide like a martini glass.

If it’s a DIY event, you’ll want a pitcher for the orange juice that has ice cubes in it to keep it chilled. However, mimosas should not be served with ice in the glass.

When to Serve Mimosas

I’ve had virgin mimosa mocktails literally at 9am as I worked from home. So really, there’s no wrong time!

Here are a few of my favorite occasions for the fun mocktail:

• New Year’s Eve
• Baby Showers
• Weddings
• Mother’s Day
• Brunch
• Easter
• Christmas Morning
• Picnic
• Backyard BBQ