Merry Mimosas Recipe

Ring in the New Year with these delightful Merry Mimosas! A quick and easy recipe perfect for a festive brunch, these bubbly drinks are equally delicious as a classic champagne cocktail or a refreshing non-alcoholic version. This recipe, adapted from a treasured holiday cookbook, has become a beloved New Year's Day tradition – and it's sure to become one of yours!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 5 mins

Calories 222.2 kcal

Protein 1g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Merry Mimosas

2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Fresh Orange Juice
2 tablespoons cranberry juice
1 cup chilled champagne or sparkling wine (optional, for alcoholic version)
8 orange slices, for garnish

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How to Make Merry Mimosas

Combine 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar and 1 cup of freshly squeezed orange juice in a blender.
Blend on medium speed for 15 seconds, or until the mixture is frothy.
Pour 2 tablespoons of cranberry juice into each of 8 champagne flutes or glasses.
Add 1/4 cup of the blended orange juice mixture to each glass.
For the alcoholic version, gently top each glass with 1 cup of chilled champagne or sparkling wine.
Garnish each glass with an orange slice and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

66g

Fat

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Merry Mimosas?

Merry Mimosas takes about 10 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 5 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Merry Mimosas?

Merry Mimosas has approximately 222.2 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Merry Mimosas?

The key ingredients for Merry Mimosas are Sugar, Fresh Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice, Champagne, Orange Slices. See the full list with measurements above.