Mothers Day Strawberry Mimosa (Printable)

A fresh, sparkling strawberry and citrus drink perfect for celebratory brunch moments.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit Purée

01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup, optional
03 - 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

→ Mocktail Base

04 - 2 cups orange juice, chilled
05 - 2 cups sparkling water or club soda, chilled

→ Garnish

06 - 4 fresh strawberry slices
07 - 4 orange slices
08 - Fresh mint sprigs, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine strawberries, honey or agave, and lemon juice in a blender. Blend until smooth.
02 - Pour the purée through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl or pitcher to remove seeds, pressing gently with a spoon.
03 - Divide the strained strawberry purée evenly among 4 champagne flutes or glasses.
04 - Pour 1/2 cup chilled orange juice into each glass over the purée.
05 - Add 1/2 cup chilled sparkling water or club soda to each glass. Stir gently to combine.
06 - Top each mocktail with strawberry slices, orange slices, and mint sprigs as desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Takes just 10 minutes but tastes like you spent hours planning brunch.
  • No alcohol means everyone at your table can raise a glass together, from grandparents to kids.
  • The vibrant pink color is naturally gorgeous—you don't need food dye or fancy tricks to make it Instagram-worthy.
02 -
  • If you skip the straining step, you'll end up with seeds between your teeth for the rest of brunch—I learned this the hard way and never made that mistake again.
  • The temperature is everything; if your juice and sparkling water aren't truly cold, the whole drink loses its refreshing magic and tastes diluted within minutes.
03 -
  • Chill your glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes before serving—cold glassware keeps the drink refreshing longer and feels luxurious in your hand.
  • If you're making these for a crowd, blend and strain the purée in advance, then do the assembly right before guests arrive so everything stays bubbly and cold.
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