Name: Strawberry Mimosa
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 5-6 Strawberries; 1 tsp Sugar; 1 wedge Lemon; Orange Juice; Champagne (or sparkling wine)

Give the popular bubbly brunch cocktail a fruity twist! This Strawberry Mimosa is one of the best Summer Cocktails because it’s full of fruity goodness.

With the perfect blend of red and orange colors, this fizzy drink looks like a relaxing sunrise or the sky at the beach. And it tastes as good as it looks, too!

What does the word mimosa make you think of? Maybe it reminds you of sunny brunches. Or maybe it reminds you of toasting something exciting (like a new engagement). It could also make you think of drinks and apps with family on Mother’s Day.

Pin image of a strawberry mimosa recipe. Mimosas are garnished with a slice of strawberry on the rim of the glass.

One thing’s for sure – this version is anything but basic. By adding a homemade strawberry puree, the go-to drink just became the most talked about cocktail of the year.

And you don’t even need any fancy equipment to make it!

Keep reading and I’ll share all my best tips (including how to make parts of it ahead of time, and how to make it look extra fancy). Or skip down to the recipe card. Either way, happy mixing!

What Is A Strawberry Mimosa?

A mimosa is a popular cocktail made by mixing champagne and orange juice. Since it is bright orange, it’s named after the mimosa Acacia dealbata plant, which has the same bright coloring.

Mimosas are most often served at breakfast or brunch, since orange juice is a common breakfast drink.

So, a strawberry mimosa is the same drink, but with some added homemade strawberry puree.

And this puree is made from three simple ingredients – real strawberries, lemon juice, and some sugar. That’s it!

Ingredients to make a strawberry mimosa cocktail. Champagne, orange juice, strawberries on a cutting board.

What Does Strawberry Mimosa Taste Like?

The first thing you’ll notice when you take the first sip is the tickle from the champagne bubbles.

The flavor reminds me of a strawberry orange juice. It’s a burst of citrus and the strawberry puree actually enhances the sweet notes in the orange juice.

How To Make A Strawberry Mimosa

To make a strawberry mimosa, I suggest using a food processor. Place the strawberries, lemon juice, and sugar in the food processor and let it create a smooth puree.

You can use either fresh or frozen strawberries. Just make sure to thaw the frozen berries first and pat them with a paper towel so they don’t water down the puree.

Then, place the strawberry puree at the bottom of your champagne flute. Next, fill the glass 1/3 of the way with orange juice.

Finally, top it off with your favorite brand of champagne or prosecco.

Two champagne glasses with strawberry puree in the bottom of the glasses. a bottle of orange juice is in the background.

What Is The Best Alcohol For Mimosas?

People usually use champagne in mimosas.

But you can use any kind of white sparkling wine that you have. A lot of people also like to use cava because its crisp flavor pairs really well with the sharp orange juice.

How do you make a virgin or alcohol-free mimosa?

Just replace the champagne or sparkling wine with Sprite. Keep the strawberry puree and orange juice the same.

A champagne glasses with strawberry puree in the bottom of the glasses. Champagne added on top. a bottle of orange juice is in the background.

Either way, this strawberry mimosa will transport you to a beach at sunrise!

More Brunch Ideas

Did you enjoy learning how to make a strawberry mimosa? Here are some things you can serve with this beautiful drink.

And if you’re still looking for more ideas, use the search bar on my site. Type in the ingredient or recipe and you might find exactly what you need.

Two glasses of a strawberry mimosa recipe. Mimosas are garnished with a slice of strawberry on the rim of the glass.

Here’s the recipe! This is how to make a strawberry mimosa recipe at home in minutes. Just like this champagne margarita…it’s delicious!

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