2-Ingredient Bubbly Mimosa Recipe with the perfect ratio

Mar 27, 2020 (Last updated May 6, 2026) by Hannah Sunderani

Want to know how to make the best mimosa recipe? Well, I’m sharing all the deetz on the blog today, so that you can make the perfect mimosa drink. Mimosas are a great celebratory drink. They are light, fizzy and easy to sip as you chat with your besties.

No doubt, this is an easy mimosa recipe that everyone will love. But there are a few tips/tricks to ensuring that you have the perfect sip every time. It all comes down to ratio and preparation.

Get the deetz below for making a flawless mimosa cocktail. Including how to make this mimosa recipe a pitcher for big crowds. I’ve also included how to make this mimosa recipe non-alcoholic. (Great for non-drinkers or baby showers). No reason we can’t all participate in the fun.

I love to serve this bubbly mimosa with an unforgettable breakfast or bunch! It’s particularly delicious served alongside my Pan-Fried Vegan Sausage with White Beans, or my 20-Minute Vegan Tofu Omelette.

Now, let me share exactly how to make this recipe, so you can start sipping pronto!

The Ingredients:

• Orange Juice: My preference is freshly squeezed orange juice or freshly pressed. You can make it yourself or most grocery stores sell fresh pressed orange juice. I find the freshly squeezed/pressed is sweeter, lighter and an even more vibrant orange hue.
• Sparkling Wine or Champagne: I prefer to use sparkling wine like prosecco over champagne because it’s a cheaper option and we’re changing the flavour with the addition of orange juice. Save the champagne for special occasions! My favourite sparkling wines are Prosecco (from Italy) and Cava (from Spain). More specifically, I like the Prosecco brand “Bottega,” from Italy, to make mimosas. It’s well priced, dry, light and bubbly.

How do you make a mimosa?

Making the perfect mimosa drink is all about the ratio.

Now, the biggest mistake I see in mimosa making is using a 1:1 ratio (orange juice to sparkling wine). I.e. filling up half the glass with orange juice, and finishing the other half with sparkling wine. Don’t do this!

Adding too much orange juice to your mimosas will leave your drink too flat, too sweet, and too heavy feeling.

Ratio:

The best ratio for making mimosas is a 1:2 ratio (orange juice to sparkling wine). So, filling your glass 1/3 full of orange juice, and topping the rest with sparkling wine. This is the optimal ratio for achieving a mimosa drink that’s bubbly, refreshing and light.

Tips for this recipe:

Other tips for ensuring you’ve got a delicious bubbly mimosa:

• Make your mimosa just before serving. Not in advance. Your mimosa will get flat over time, so it’s best to make when you’re ready to sip!
• Angle your glass as you pour. This will stop the sparkling wine from bubbling over and spilling. And will keep the bubbles contained in your glass.
• Don’t stir! Stirring releases bubbles. So best to avoid.
• Don’t add ice! If possible, avoid adding ice. It releases fizz and waters down your drink. Refrigerate ingredients in advance so it’s well chilled.

Make this mimosa recipe a pitcher

Certainly, you can turn this mimosa recipe into a pitcher. Which is great for when you’re entertaining a large group.

However, keep in mind that once you pop that bottle the bubbles start to dissipate. So, it’s best to make your mimosa drink right before serving. Chill your sparkling wine and orange juice the night before, so it’s ready for go-time.

Of course, you can make this mimosa drink before your party. But as I said, this mimosa recipe is easy and quick. So why not wait until your guests arrive? Plus, it’s more fun to pop bubbly with an audience.

Remember, mimosas are for celebration! So, my recommendation is to wait until your guests have arrived and make the mimosas together.

I’m sure your friends will love taking part. Especially when it means an ultra fresh and bubbly mimosa.

Make this mimosa recipe non-alcoholic

Just because you don’t drink alcohol, doesn’t mean you should miss out on the fun. In fact, I love to make this mimosa recipe non-alcoholic for a delicious mimosa mocktail. I’m a huge fan of mocktails.

The trick is finding a good non-alcoholic sparkling wine. Then use as a direct substitute.

Personally, my favourite non-alcoholic Prosecco is by “Gruvi.” It’s dry and bubbly, and honestly tastes so much like the real deal! Plus, I love their simple ingredient list.

Let your guests who don’t drink participate in the fun by making a non-alcoholic version. Mimosa mocktails are also great for baby showers. The last thing we want is for the mother-to-be to feel left out from their party.

So, now you know how to make the best mimosa recipe. It’s an easy recipe that anyone can whip together for a celebration.

Make in individual glasses, or pour into one big pitcher for large groups. Or, make this recipe a mimosa mocktail with the recommendations above.

If you do make this recipe please let me know in the comments below what you think! I love hearing from you. And of course, tag me on Instagram with the hashtag #twospoons. Nothing makes me happier than to see your recreations.