Ingredients

These ingredients come together to form a powerhouse of flavor:

🍋 1 oz limoncello (chilled)
🍒 2 oz cranberry juice (100% juice or cocktail, chilled)
🍾 3 oz champagne or prosecco (dry or semi-sweet, chilled)
🍋 Lemon twist or wheel (for garnish)
🍒 Fresh cranberries (optional garnish, especially for holidays)
🌿 Fresh rosemary or mint (optional, for garnish)
❄️ Ice (optional, if serving over ice)

Note: Use dry sparkling wine if you like a crisp finish, or go for a sweeter sparkling Moscato if you want it more dessert-like.

Instructions

Step 1: Chill all ingredients
Ensure your limoncello, cranberry juice, and champagne are fully chilled. This mimosa is best served cold and crisp.

Step 2: Add limoncello to a champagne flute
Pour 1 oz of chilled limoncello into the bottom of a flute. This base will give the cocktail its bright citrus kick.

Step 3: Add cranberry juice
Slowly pour in 2 oz of cranberry juice over the limoncello. The colors will layer beautifully if poured gently.

Step 4: Top with champagne
Finish by topping with 3 oz of chilled champagne or prosecco. Pour slowly to preserve the bubbles and avoid overflow.

Step 5: Garnish
Add a lemon twist on the rim, drop a few fresh cranberries into the glass, and if desired, tuck in a sprig of rosemary or mint for aroma and elegance.

Step 6: Serve immediately
Mimosas are best served right away to maintain carbonation and visual appeal.

Notes

This recipe is incredibly forgiving, but a few key notes ensure a flawless pour:

🧊 Don’t skip chilling! Lukewarm mimosas lose the appeal quickly.
🥂 Add champagne last to maintain fizz.
📏 Keep a 1:2:3 ratio of limoncello:cranberry:champagne for balance.
🥄 Avoid stirring after adding champagne to preserve bubbles.
🍾 Open sparkling wine gently — no champagne geysers, please!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 160
Sugar: 13g
Sodium: 5mg
Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Protein: 0g