How to make a zingy Christmas morning Mimosa cocktail for breakfast or brunch

Freshly squeezed juice is key
Champagne is the classic Mimosa ingredient, but sparkling wine can be used in its place.

Champagne is the classic Mimosa ingredient, but sparkling wine can be used in its place.

The perfect way to start December 25, this zesty pairing of equal parts champagne and freshly squeezed grapefruit juice looks and tastes celebratory. Orange juice makes up the classic Mimosa but this vibrant grapefruit version adds extra zing to Christmas breakfast or brunch.

Freshly squeezed juice is key, with pink grapefruit juice slightly sweeter than regular grapefruit juice. As each drink is poured individually, it’s easy to offer fresh orange juice too, to suit all tastes. Champagne is the classic Mimosa ingredient, but sparkling wine can be used in its place.

Christmas morning Mimosa

This zesty pairing of equal parts champagne and freshly grapefruit juice looks and tastes celebratory

Christmas morning Mimosa

Servings

1

Cooking Time

5 mins

Total Time

5 mins

Course

Dessert

Ingredients

  • 125ml champagne

  • 125ml freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice

Method

  1. Half fill a flute with champagne.

  2. Tip the glass slightly and carefully pour the fresh grapefruit juice over the champagne and serve.

More in this section

ieFood

Newsletter

Sign up for our weekly journey into the best of Ireland’s food scene with recipes, reviews and stories from our award‑winning food writers.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited