Ready in just 2 minutes, these green mimosas are a quick and festive St. Patrick’s Day treat. Turn a classic mimosa into a shamrock-green showstopper with just three simple ingredients, perfect for brunches, or anytime you want a little “wow” in a glass.
Recipe Highlights
- Flavor: Bright and tropical, with sweet citrus notes from the juice, a hint of vanilla from the blue curaçao, and a bubbly, refreshing finish from the sparkling wine.
- Tools: Champagne flutes (or wine glasses), a jigger or shot glass, a spoon, and an optional pitcher for easy mixing.
- Serving Suggestions: Add little shamrock picks to these green mimosas to instantly make any brunch table feel festive.
Ingredients That Make It Pop
- Orange Juice: Use pulp-free orange juice for the prettiest green color. Swap it for pineapple or mango juice for a tropical twist while still keeping that shamrock vibe.
- Blue Curaçao: Blue curaçao is the color-maker and adds a touch of orange-liqueur flavor. Start with a little if you want a lighter, less sweet green mimosa.
- Sparkling Wine: Use Brut sparkling wine for a crisp, refreshing mimosa. Replace with Prosecco for a fruitier, slightly softer finish.
- Garnish: A squeeze of lime adds a fresh pop, and a sprig of mint adds a fresh aroma and cute garnish. It is totally optional, but such a fun touch.
Two-Minute Party Drink
- In a champagne glass, mix orange juice and curaçao.
- Top with sparkling wine (full recipe below).
No-Fail Mimosa Tips
- For Extra Long Fizz: Chill the champagne flutes for 10 minutes.
- For Better Bubbles: Pour the sparkling wine down the side of the glass.
- Want it Less Sweet? Use Brut sparkling wine and slightly reduce the curaçao.
- Want it Sweeter? Use Prosecco or add a splash more juice before topping.
- Make it Greener: Increase the curaçao in small amounts so it doesn’t overpower the drink.
- No Curaçao: Use orange juice and sparkling wine, then add a few drops of blue food coloring for that green effect.
- Have it Ready to Party: Pre-mix the juice and curaçao base, then add the sparkling wine while serving so it stays bubbly.
Make Ahead and Storage
Once topped with sparkling wine, serve immediately as the bubbles fade fast.
To make ahead, mix the juice and blue curaçao in a sealed pitcher and refrigerate up to 3 days. For leftover base, keep refrigerated and stir before using (color can settle slightly).
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Green Mimosa
Ingredients
Individual Servings:
- 2 ounces orange juice pineapple, passion fruit, or mango juice
- 1 ounce blue curacao
- 3 ounces sparkling wine or to taste
To Serve at a Gathering:
- 16 ounces orange juice pineapple, passion fruit, or mango juice
- 8 ounces blue curacao
- 24 ounces sparkling wine
Instructions
For Individual Servings:
- To a champagne flute, add orange juice and blue curacao and stir to combine.
- Top with sparkling wine, adjust to taste, and serve.
To Serve at a Gathering:
- In a pitcher, mix orange juice and curacao. Refrigerate until serving time.
- To a champagne flute, add 3 ounces of the green juice. Top with 3 ounces sparkling wine, or more to taste.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information does not include optional ingredients or garnish and is an estimate. It may change based on actual ingredients and cooking methods used.
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