With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, it’s the perfect time to add a little green and gold sparkle to your celebrations. And what better way to do this than with some delightful mimosa recipes? Whether you’re hosting a brunch, enjoying a quiet morning at home, or just looking for a fun way to celebrate, these nine St. Patrick’s Day mimosa recipes will surely add a festive touch to your day.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with These 9 Delightful Mimosa Recipes
1. Classic Green Mimosa
Let’s start with a simple twist on the classic. For this recipe, all you need is your favorite champagne or sparkling wine, green fruit juice (think kiwi or green apple), and a slice of lime for garnish. Pour the juice into a flute, top with champagne, and voila – a refreshing and festive drink.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz green fruit juice (kiwi or green apple)
- 4 oz champagne or sparkling wine
- 1 slice of lime for garnish
Instructions:
- Pour the green fruit juice into a champagne flute.
- Gently pour the champagne on top to fill the glass.
- Garnish with a slice of lime on the rim.
Glass:
2. Lucky Gold Mimosa
This one’s for those who love a bit of glitter. Mix pineapple juice with your sparkling wine and add a dash of edible gold glitter. It’s a magical, shimmering drink that’s perfect for toasting to good luck.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz pineapple juice
- 4 oz champagne or sparkling wine
- A pinch of edible gold glitter
Instructions:
- Pour pineapple juice into a champagne flute.
- Add the champagne.
- Sprinkle a pinch of edible gold glitter on top and give it a light stir.
Glass:
3. Minty Morning Mimosa
Mint adds a fresh twist to your mimosa. Muddle some fresh mint leaves at the bottom of your glass, add orange juice, and top with champagne. It’s zesty, it’s fresh, and it screams St. Patrick’s Day!
Ingredients:
- 4-5 fresh mint leaves
- 2 oz orange juice
- 4 oz champagne
Instructions:
- Muddle the mint leaves gently at the bottom of a champagne flute.
- Pour in the orange juice.
- Top with champagne.
Glass:
4. St. Patrick’s Day Irish Cream Mimosa
For a creamy take, blend a small amount of Irish cream liqueur with orange juice, then top with champagne. It’s rich, creamy, and utterly indulgent – perfect for a special brunch.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Irish cream liqueur
- 2 oz orange juice
- 4 oz champagne
Instructions:
- In a champagne flute, mix the Irish cream liqueur with orange juice.
- Gently top with champagne.
Glass:
- Champagne flute
5. Rainbow Fruit Mimosa
This is a fun one for the kids (sans alcohol, of course). Layer different colored fruit juices in a glass (think red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet) and top with sparkling water or soda. It’s a rainbow in a glass!
Ingredients:
- Various colored fruit juices (like grenadine, orange, pineapple, blue curaçao, grape)
- Sparkling water or soda
Instructions:
- Carefully layer each colored juice in a tall glass, starting with the heaviest (grenadine) at the bottom.
- Top with sparkling water or soda.
Glass:
- Tall glass
6. Cucumber and Melon Mimosa
For something light and refreshing, blend cucumber juice with a touch of honeydew melon juice. Top with champagne for a crisp, clean mimosa that’s sure to please.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz cucumber juice
- 1 oz honeydew melon juice
- 4 oz champagne
Instructions:
- Mix cucumber and honeydew melon juices in a champagne flute.
- Top with champagne.
Glass:
- Champagne flute
7. Shamrock Sparkler
Green apple soda meets champagne in this playful drink. The soda brings a sweet tartness that pairs wonderfully with the bubbly. Add an apple slice for garnish and enjoy.
Ingredients:
- 4 oz green apple soda
- 4 oz champagne
- Apple slice for garnish
Instructions:
- Pour green apple soda into a champagne flute.
- Top with champagne.
- Garnish with an apple slice.
Glass:
- Champagne flute
8. Ginger Zing St. Patrick’s Day Mimosa
Add a zing to your mimosa with a splash of ginger beer. Mix it with orange juice and top with champagne for a spicy twist that’s both invigorating and delicious.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz orange juice
- 2 oz ginger beer
- 4 oz champagne
Instructions:
- Pour orange juice and ginger beer into a champagne flute.
- Top with champagne.
Glass:
- Champagne flute
9. Pomegranate Pot of Gold
Combine pomegranate juice with champagne for a deep red mimosa. Garnish with pomegranate seeds for that ‘pot of gold’ look at the bottom of your glass.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz pomegranate juice
- 4 oz champagne
- Pomegranate seeds for garnish
Instructions:
- Pour pomegranate juice into a champagne flute.
- Top with champagne.
- Add a few pomegranate seeds for garnish.
Glass:
- Champagne flute
Final Thoughts on Our Yummy Mimosa Drinks
So there you have it, nine fantastic mimosa recipes, that you can make in your kitchen, to brighten up your St. Patrick’s Day. Whether you’re in the mood for something classic, fruity, or a bit adventurous, there’s something here for everyone. Remember to drink responsibly and enjoy your day. Cheers to a fun and festive St. Patrick’s Day with your yummy mimosas in hand!
