Do you want to be the life of the party? You're in luck! Orange Sherbet Mimosa is the perfect mix of bubbly and sweet and will be the talk of your next event because it looks so festive and is delicious.
The best part is that they only take two ingredients and less than 5 minutes to make. Just fill your glass with champagne, top it off with a scoop of orange sherbet and garnish with an orange wedge and fresh mint leaves for a festive touch!
Bubbly cocktails are great for any special occasion, whether it's Mother's Day or Christmas brunch or for New Year's toast.
They're especially delicious combined with a creamy frozen treat, like this Strawberry Gelato Affogato. You can even serve them at your next dinner party!
📃 Why it Works
- The sherbet mimosa cocktail is an easy-to-make drink that will keep you cool during the hot summer.
- Refreshing and delicious, it's one of the best cocktails for a party any time of the year.
- This recipe has only two ingredients!
Liven up your weekend with a citrusy cocktail that’s perfect for entertaining.
With this simple recipe, you can mix your favorite ingredients and create something extraordinary for adults and kids alike!
Mimosa Origin
The beloved cocktail (named after the yellow-flowered mimosa plant), a simple mix of champagne and orange juice or peach juice, was invented by two people:
- Allegedly, a bartender at the Ritz Hotel in Paris created it back in 1925.
- Another person claims that director Alfred Hitchcock was responsible for inventing this drink when he lived in San Francisco during the 1940s.
🛒 Ingredients and Notes
- Your favorite champagne - Which is the best champagne for mimosa is up to you and your budget. You don't need the most expensive champagne. You can also use dry sparkling wine, like Spanish Cava or Italian Prosecco. Sparkling Moscato is also a great choice. Note: for a alcohol-free version see the FAQs section below.
- Orange sherbet - The classic mimosa cocktail calls for equal parts of champagne and orange juice (best if OJ is freshly sqeezed), but with sherbet, you get the flavor and the fancy look all in one.
Sherbet or Sorbet?
There is a difference between these two frozen treats. Sherbets are generally made with fruit juice, milk, or cream, whereas sorbets use no dairy but fruit and sugar as the base.
- Sherbet (not sherbert) is less creamy than ice cream and distinctly different in flavor, mouthfeel, and texture.
- Sorbet, also known as Italian ice or water ice, is often used as a palate cleanser between courses because it’s refreshing and light. Sorbets contain little to no fat and are gluten-and dairy-free!
🔪 Instructions
- Using a melon baller or a small ice cream scooper, place a scoop or two of orange sherbet into a glass.
- Pour champagne on top and fill the glass. Alternatively, fill two-thirds of a champagne flute with sparkling wine and then top with a scoop of sherbet.
👉 Variations
- You can also use any flavored fruit ice to give your drink a new taste sensation! Any of these is a good choice:
- raspberry (my favorite)
- strawberry
- watermelon
- lemon
- lime
- pomegranate
- grapefruit
- blood orange
- rainbow punch
2. Better yet, make your own like this pineapple sherbet by Allrecipes, or follow these easy instructions on making sorbet with any fresh fruit by The Kitchn.
3. Use ice cream for a creamy dessert cocktail!
4. For more flavor, add a splash of orange vodka or orange liqueur.
Treat yourself to a citrusy cocktail that’ll make your weekend mornings feel like a celebration!
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! For a non-alcoholic or mocktail mimosa (also called virgin mimosa), replace champagne with alcohol-free sparkling wine (champagnette). You can also use Sprite, 7UP, Ginger Ale, Mountain Dew, Canada Dry, and sodas alike.
More Delicious Cocktails:
- Milk Tart Cocktail
- Grapefruit Tequila Sunrise Cocktail
- Watermelon Sangria
- Florida Citrus Drop Shot
- Fruit Moscow Mule
- Peach Sangria Bellini
I’m so looking forward to New Year’s Eve to raise my mimosa glass at midnight!
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Easy Orange Sherbet Mimosa Recipe
Equipment
- Champagne flutes
- Ice cream scooper or melon baller
Instructions
- Using a melon baller or a small ice cream scooper, place a scoop or two of orange sherbet into a glass.
- Pour champagne on top and fill the glass. Alternatively, fill two-thirds of a champagne flute with sparkling wine and then top with a scoop of orange sherbet.
Expert Tips
- Use ice cream instead of sherbet for a creamy dessert cocktail!
- For more flavor, add a splash of orange vodka or orange liqueur.
- Try different fruit-flavored sherbet to give your drink a new taste sensation.
- For kid-friendly, virgin mimosa, substitute champagne with sparkling juice, tonic water, or club soda, such as Sprite, Ginger Ale, Schweppes, or 7UP.
Nutrition
Update Notes: This recipe was originally published in December 2015 and updated in September 2021 with new photos and recipe tips.
Mary says
That is so easy to make Jas. Even a novice like me can make it, and believe me I am very bad at cocktails. Happy Holidays dear friend!
Jas says
Haha, thanks, Mary. I like easy myself.
Two Chicks and a Mom/Donna says
Thanks for sharing at Party in Your Pjs! Festive drinks are perfect for the holiday!
Amber Harrop says
I need some orange sherbet quick!!
Jas says
LOL, right? 😉
Sandra L Garth says
Mimosas on Christmas morning is one of our traditions. This is a great twist on the original and I plan to have a couple. Thanks for bringing these to our party at Celebrate Your Story.
Jas says
I can never stop at just one either, Sandra! 😀 Enjoy!
Kathleen - Bloggers Lifestyle says
That looks good enough to drink, a wonderful idea to make for a delicious celebration. Your photos are beautiful as well.
Kathleen
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Jas says
Thank you, Kathleen. You're too kind! 🙂
Leslie says
Alright, Jas...you lost me on not liking champagne. I crave champagne for any big celebration. It must be the bubbles. 😀 Love the idea of using sherbet for the mimosas, too. The possibilities are endless here...raspberry sherbet for Valentine's Day and Christmas, lime sherbet for St. Patrick's Day (though beer lovers may hate the idea)...such a great idea. Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!
Jas says
Haha, Leslie! My husband doesn't care for champagne and that's why I'm not assuming that everyone likes it. But I LOVE IT! I'm glad I inspired you to think of more flavors. They are all great! Now I want to try them all, LOL
Lydia C. Lee says
Oooh, fun! And easy to make!
Jas says
Very easy to make, Lydia! 🙂 Thanks for stopping in.
Mary-the boondocks blog says
Jas this definitely looks like a great alternative to the standard orange juice that is used. I would like to try this with sherbert. Happy New Year!
Jas says
You should try it! It tastes fancy, lol. Happy New Year, Mary!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
Thanks for sharing on the What's for Dinner link up!
Jas says
Thanks for stopping in, Helen! Happy New Year!
Dara says
I love a mimosa! This one looks so cute, too.
Jas says
Thank you Dara! Happy Holidays! 🙂
Joy @ Joy Love Food says
I love the idea to use orange sherbet in a mimosa, it looks so festive and sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing at What'd You Do This Weekend? Hope you and your family had a very happy holiday!
allthatsjas says
Thank you, Joy! Hope your holidays are bright and merry too!
Lisa Morris says
These look wonderful. I pinned it! Thanks for sharing. Loved your pictures. Merry Christmas from your neighbor at Tuesday Talk.
allthatsjas says
Thank you, Lisa, and thanks for stopping in, neighbor 😀 Hope your Holidays are blessed and merry!