The MAWBY Guide to Mimosas: Recipes and Pairing Tips to Elevate Your Brunch

There’s something magical about a mimosa. It’s the ultimate brunch companion and turns a regular weekend into a celebration. Thankfully, there is more than one way to make this blissful brunch classic. We have rounded up four of our favorite takes on a mimosa here so you can elevate your brunch game from ordinary to extraordinary.

Classic Mimosa Recipe

The classic mimosa is beloved for its simplicity and refreshing taste. The perfect balance between citrusy orange juice and effervescent sparkling wine makes it a timeless favorite.

Here’s how to craft the perfect classic mimosa:

Ingredients:

• 3 oz chilled MAWBY sparkling wine (we recommend US, Sex, or Detroit)
• 3 oz fresh orange juice (pulp-free for a smooth texture)
• Optional: Orange slice or twist for garnish
  

There’s many a joke about the “correct” orange-juice-to-sparkling-wine ratio in a mimosa, and we say: measure with your heart! Simply pour the sparkling wine of your choice into a glass and top with orange juice. Whether a tiny splash or a healthy glug, there is no wrong way to make it. If you're looking for a non-alcoholic option, use MAWBY’s non-alchoholic sparkling wine, Safe Sex. 

Mimosa Variations

Tropical Twist

Replace traditional orange juice with rich, sweet mango or pineapple juice. Both are heavier than orange juice, giving your mimosa some weight. Try using a brut rose like MAWBY Sex as your base. It makes for a beautiful mimosa while being tasty and not too sweet. Looking for something to snack on while you enjoy? We recommend pairing this mimosa with Huevos Rancheros. 

Great Grapefruit

Sweet wines famously hold up well to citrus, which is why we love using ruby red grapefruit juice in mimosas made with MAWBY’s sweeter wines. The biting bitterness of the grapefruit is softened by the rich floral note in MAWBY Detroit, making it the perfect Sunday sipper. Add a sprig of mint for a refreshing flavor that will look beautiful in your mimosa flute. Avocado Toast with Smoked Salmon would pair beautifully with the tart grapefruit in this mimosa.

The MAWBOSA

Never heard of it? This MAWBY classic was served in our tasting room on Sundays for years. It takes a little work, a good blender, and a steady hand, but once you’ve got it down, you have a mimosa that’s sure to please. Make enough for a crowd by blending all of your orange juice and ice in a blender first and pouring in the wine as needed.

• Blend equal parts orange juice and ice cubes until slushy and pour 2 oz into a glass
• Pour 2 oz Detroit or Us over the orange juice slush mixture
• Pour 2 oz of Sex on top of the white sparkling wine
• Top with a splash of Redd by inverting a spoon and slowly pouring in the Redd to make a perfect, colorful floater.

We hope you take these ideas and have fun with them. Invent your own mimosa and experiment with different wines and juices! No matter what you end up with, you’re sure to enjoy these Sunday, funday, or ANY-day bubbly beverages.