The mimosa is a classic brunch cocktail that has endless variations. Traditionally, it’s equal parts orange juice and champagne served in a flute glass. In these Paleo-friendly Mimosa Mocktails, you can still enjoy a bubbly brunch without the alcohol (and still served in a champagne flute for that elevated mocktail experience).
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The main ingredient in a traditional mimosa recipe is orange juice. We recommend making homemade orange juice over using storebought and straining out the pulp with a cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer if you or the little ones don’t like the texture of pulp.
You can create a batch of fresh-squeezed orange juice for your Mimosa Mocktails and use the leftovers in breakfast smoothies throughout the week for an extra touch of sweetness and flavor. Not only do oranges add flavor to drinks, but they also boost the immune system, support heart health, and offer an abundance of essential vitamins and minerals.1
Mimosa Recipe Variations
There are several flavors you can try to customize your Mimosa Mocktail. We prefer fresh-squeezed juice whenever possible, but if buying from the store, make sure to look for 100% juice and check the amount of sugar per serving. To compare, we’ve outlined the sugar content for the following fruits and fresh-squeezed juices that are used in the mimosa recipes. Each variation below makes one serving.
Blackberry Blueberry Rosemary
Ingredients:
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
- ¼ cup fresh blackberries
- ½ cup sparkling water
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
Directions:
- Blend blueberries and blackberries in a high-speed blender. Strain into a flute glass.
- Top with sparkling water and garnish with rosemary.
Minty Strawberry-Lime
Ingredients:
- ½ cup fresh strawberries
- ¼ cup fresh raspberries
- 1 Tbsp. fresh-squeezed lime juice
- ½ cup sparkling water
- 1 sprig fresh mint
- 1 slice lime
Directions:
- Blend strawberries, raspberries, and lime juice in a high-speed blender. Strain into a flute glass.
- Top with sparkling water and garnish with mint and lime slice.
Ruby Grapefruit-Thyme
Ingredients:
- ½ cup sparkling water
- 3 Tbsp. fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice
- 1 Tbsp. fresh-squeezed orange juice
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 1 slice grapefruit
Directions:
- To a flute glass, add sparkling water, grapefruit juice, and orange juice. Stir or swirl to combine.
- Garnish with thyme and grapefruit slice.
| Fresh Fruit | Sugar per Cup |
| Orange Juice | 20.0 grams |
| Lemon Juice | 6.2 grams |
| Grapefruit Juice | 22.6 grams |
| Blueberries* | 14.0 grams |
| Blackberries* | 7.3 grams |
| Strawberries* | 7.3 grams |
| Raspberries* | 4.0 grams |
*Because the berries are blended and not juiced, the fiber in the fresh fruit lowers the glycemic load and is therefore less of a concern compared to adding fruit juices. Fruit juices alone are limited to 4 grams per serving in TRUEPALEO recipes, and 6 grams per serving in PaleoFLEX recipes.
Hosting a brunch or celebration? Create a mimosa bar with the above variations and include any of the following garnishes for guests to make their own:
- Pomegranate arils
- Fresh or dried citrus slices
- Citrus peel curls
- Berries with a slit to rest on the rim of the glass
- Fresh herbs such as thyme, rosemary, mint, or basil
TIP: The sparkling water is best served cold, so keep it in the refrigerator until right before use.
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Reference
- Carr AC, Maggini S. Vitamin C and immune function. Nutrients. 2017 Nov 3;9(11):1211. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29099763/
Mimosa Mocktail 4 Ways
- Recipe by: Jess Case
- Serves: 10 mimosa
- Meal: Beverage
- Serves: 10 mimosa
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
1/4 cups fresh-squeezed orange juice
1 1/2 tbsp fresh-squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cups sparkling water
Orange slice or orange peel, for garnish
Directions
To a flute glass, add orange juice, lemon juice, and sparkling water. Stir or swirl to combine.
Garnish with an orange peel or slice.
