Mimosa Mocktails (with lots of variations!)

These Mimosa Mocktails are so fun and festive, you won’t miss the alcohol!

You just need a few simple ingredients for a sparkling, refreshing beverage that’s great at parties, brunch and more.

Keep reading for lots of ways to customize your alcohol-free mimosas, from different flavor combinations to Paleo and Whole30 options.

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Why this recipe works

Classic mimosas are a combination of orange juice and Champagne. They’re often served at brunch or other daytime events.

But obviously if you’re alcohol-free – whether permanently or temporarily, like when participating in “Dry January” – this cocktail is off limits.

So I’ve come up with alternatives that replace the Champagne but still feel fun and celebratory.

And while there’s nothing wrong with non-alcoholic orange juice drinks, I’ve learned that some other fruit juices work just as well, if not better.

So keep reading for my favorite juices as a base and lots of options for the sparkling mix-ins. There’s so many variations to try, you can make it differently every time!

What you need

Let’s start with the base. The best options for a fruit juice in a mocktail mimosa are:

1. orange juice (preferably pulp free) – you can also try different flavors such as orange pineapple or orange mango juice
2. cranberry juice
3. pomegranate juice
4. cherry juice

Look for 100% whole juice, not blends.

The cranberry, pomegranate and cherry juices offer a more tart yet less acidic flavor compared to orange juice. So mimosas made with those juices often have a smoother feel and don’t taste too sweet.

As for the bubbly part, choices include:

1. Sparkling white grape juice – Since Champagne is made with white (or green) grapes, it makes sense that a non-alcoholic alternative would also be made from white/green grapes. However, most sparkling white grape juices also add sugar, making them sweeter than Champagne.
2. Sparkling non-alcoholic rosé – Non-alcoholic rosés have come a long way in the past few years, coming close to the regular version in taste and appearance. They are often less sweet than sparkling white grape juice – some don’t have any added sugar at all. Try Thomson & Scott, French Bloom or Perle (for a slightly sweeter option).
3. Flavored carbonated water – If you’re looking for a sugar-free mix-in, flavored bubbly water is your best bet. They’ll add fresh, fruity flavor without any sweeteners. Some good options include:
   • orange
   • lemon-lime
   • pomegranate
   • cranberry
   • apple
   • mango

Note: For Paleo/Whole30 mocktails, use 100% fruit juice as the base and a bubbly water without any added sugar or incompatible ingredients, such as La Croix or Waterloo.

Garnishes:

1. An orange slice or small orange wedge
2. Orange or lemon peel (peeled using a vegetable peeler or zester)
3. Any berries or cherries with a small slit cut into the bottom so it can rest on the rim of the glass
4. Kiwi slices
5. Pomegranate seeds
6. Fresh herb sprigs such as thyme, rosemary or basil

You’ll also need:

1. Champagne flutes or coupe glasses
2. A measuring glass or this mini measuring glass which is great for cocktails
3. A cutting board and parking knife for the garnishes

How to make Mimosa Mocktails

In a champagne flute, pour in 1/4 cup of juice. Top it with 1/2 cup of sparkling juice or water and add your garnish of choice.

If using a coupe glass, you might need to cut the amounts in half (2 tablespoons juice, 1/4 cup sparkling juice/water) as they’re often smaller than a flute.

Some people prefer a 1:1 ratio, so you could also use 1/3 cup each of juice and sparkling juice/water.

Some of my favorite combinations include:

1. Classic – orange juice and sparkling white grape juice
2. Classic with a twist – cranberry, pomegranate or cherry juice with sparkling white grape juice
3. Juicy rosé – cranberry, pomegranate or cherry juice with sparkling non-alcoholic rosé
4. Cran-orange – cranberry juice with orange sparkling water
5. Pom-orange – pomegranate juice with orange sparkling water
6. Pom-apple – pomegranate juice with apple sparkling water
7. Cherry mango – cherry juice with mango sparkling water

You might want to choose different combinations depending on the event or time of year. For instance, maybe you want a classic mimosa mocktail in the spring but a cranberry mimosa mocktail for Christmas.

Make a Mimosa Mocktail Bar!

Instead of limiting yourself and your guests to just one type of mimosa mocktail, why not create a mimosa mocktail bar?

Fill 1-2 serving bowls or deep-sided platters with ice for the juices and sparkling juice/water. Place various garnishes in bowls and set out glasses. Then let guests mix and match to create their favorites.

This would be great for brunch, engagement/bridal showers, Mother’s Day, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, Easter and more.

Other recipes you might like:

1. Frozen Pineapple Virgin Margarita
2. Frozen Strawberry Virgin Margarita
3. Mulled Apple Cider
4. Honeydew Mint Cooler

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