Mockmosa (Non-Alcoholic Mimosa)
A bright, bubbly, non-alcoholic mimosa made with orange juice and a sparkling beverage. Easy to customize, kid-friendly, and perfect for brunch or celebrations.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup orange juice chilled, 100% juice, pulp or no pulp to taste
- 1/2 cup sparkling beverage chilled; club soda, sparkling water, lemon-lime soda, or non-alcoholic sparkling wine/grape juice
- 1 tablespoon pineapple juice optional, for tropical sweetness
- 1 tablespoon cranberry juice optional, for color and tartness
- 1 to 2 teaspoons simple syrup or agave optional, to taste, for extra sweetness
- 1 to 2 drops alcohol-free orange or citrus bitters optional, for a more grown-up flavor
- few drops vanilla extract optional, for a creamsicle-like note
- orange slice or half-moon optional, for garnish
- orange peel twist optional, for garnish
- fresh berries optional, such as raspberries or strawberries, for garnish
- fresh mint sprigs optional, for garnish
- pomegranate arils optional, for garnish
- 3 cups orange juice chilled, for pitcher version (about 6 servings)
- 3 cups sparkling beverage chilled, for pitcher version (about 6 servings)
Instructions
- Place the orange juice, sparkling beverage, and serving glasses in the refrigerator for at least 2–3 hours so everything is very cold. If short on time, fill the glasses with ice water while you prep, then discard the water and dry the glasses before pouring.
- Slice oranges into thin rounds or half-moons. Rinse any berries and pat dry. If using orange twists, use a vegetable peeler to remove a strip of peel, then gently twist it over a glass to release the oils.
- Pour 1/2 cup (4 oz) chilled orange juice into a champagne flute or small wine glass. If using, add pineapple juice, cranberry juice, bitters, or a few drops of vanilla extract and stir gently.
- Slowly top with 1/2 cup (4 oz) of your chosen chilled sparkling beverage, pouring down the side of the glass to help preserve the fizz.
- Taste the mockmosa. If it’s too tart or flat, stir in 1–2 teaspoons of simple syrup or agave until dissolved. If it’s too sweet, add a splash more club soda or sparkling water to lighten it.
- Garnish with an orange slice, orange twist, a few berries, mint sprig, or pomegranate arils. Serve immediately while cold and bubbly.
- For about 6 servings, gently combine 3 cups (24 oz) chilled orange juice and 3 cups (24 oz) chilled sparkling beverage in a large pitcher just before serving. Do not add ice to the pitcher. Set out the pitcher with glasses, ice on the side, and garnishes so guests can serve themselves. Optionally reserve some sparkling beverage to top off glasses so they stay extra bubbly.
Notes
Most people prefer a 1:1 ratio of juice to bubbles. For a less sweet drink, use unsweetened orange juice and plain club soda or sparkling water and skip extra sweeteners. You can pre-mix any still juices (orange, pineapple, cranberry) up to 2 days ahead and keep chilled, then add the sparkling component right before serving. Leftover mixed mockmosa without ice can be refrigerated and enjoyed within 1 day; it will be less fizzy but still tasty.
Nutrition
Calories: 90kcal
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