You only need three ingredients and five minutes to make a sophisticated orange and lavender mimosa for brunch! Originally published March 2018. Last updated August 2023.
Just one taste and you'll understand why this is truly the best lavender mimosa recipe. Let's get into the juicy details!
And if you enjoy this recipe, you'll also love my Blooming Gin Garden Cocktail or Hibiscus Rose Mocktail for a non-alcoholic option.
What does it taste like?
This is the perfect floral mimosa recipe for spring because it tastes like cool, calming lavender. Of course, you'll also taste tart and juicy orange notes, and the familiar crisp effervescence of the champagne. It's also sweet.
What You'll Need for this Recipe
Orange Juice from fresh squeezed oranges is the best option here and I recommend Cara Cara oranges for their delicate, sweet flavor. But you can just as easily use your favorite brand of OJ from the store or juice another orange variety.
Lavender Simple Syrup adds sophisticated floral flavor notes and is the answer to how to make a mimosa sweeter. You can purchase it ready-made or make your own lavender syrup at home.
Champagne or the sparkling wine of your choice like Prosecco or Cava to add the bubbles. If you want to make this a zero proof mimosa, add sparkling mineral water instead.
Check out the recipe card below for full ingredients list, measurements, nutrition facts, and step-by-step instructions!
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Tips & Tools
What bar equipment do I need to make a mimosa? Grab a jigger to measure the liquid ingredients. You'll also need a bar spoon to mix everything up. If you don't have either of these, a shot glass is a good substitute for the jigger and you can mix your mimosa using a butter knife and a gentle hand.
Can I make this mimosa ahead of time? Kind of. You can combine the lavender simple syrup and orange juice in advance for a quicker experience later. I recommend reserving the champagne until just before serving, though, so that it doesn't go flat.
How to Make Mimosas with Lavender
Start by adding the lavender simple syrup to a champagne flute. Then pour in the orange juice. Notice how the syrup stays at the bottom.
Next top up the glass with chilled champagne. There's still some separation between each of the ingredients.
So stir the mimosa ingredients gently to combine everything. Then serve!
How to Serve
Serve lavender mimosas in champagne flutes and garnish with a sprinkle of dried lavender buds, if you like.
How to serve these mimosas to a group? You'll need ¾ cup simple syrup, two cups orange juice, and one bottle of champagne to serve up to eight people. Then there are two great options, depending on your preference and presentation.
For the first option, you can combine all the ingredients in a pitcher or beverage dispenser. This is the more hands-off method. Or you can mix up the OJ and syrup in one bottle and set it out with the bottle of champagne. Either option allows for self service.
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Now that you have the perfect classy mimosas for ladies who brunch, I hope you'll enjoy soon and very soon. And sharing is caring so pin this recipe for later and follow me over on Pinterest. Thanks for reading!
Easy Springtime Mimosa Recipe
Orange Lavender Mimosa
Equipment
- 1 jigger
- 1 bar spoon
- 1 champagne flute
Ingredients
- .75 ounce lavender simple syrup
- 2 ounces orange juice chilled
- 3 ounces champagne chilled
- dried lavender flowers optional
Instructions
- Pour lavender simple syrup into champagne flute.
- Add in orange juice then top up with champagne.
- Stir until uniform and garnish with dried lavender flowers, if desired. Serve immediately.
SHANIKA says
Mimosas always makes Brunch that much better!
Tisha says
Omg!! Perfect for spring. I have to try!
Katrina Adams says
I love mimosas!! I have never tried one with lavender so I will be trying this! Thank you!
Calysta says
This looks incredible! With this recipe I don’t think brunch will ever be the same!
adriana says
What a perfect recipe! This is such a fun idea, definitely need to try this out!
Sheila Echols-Echoks says
This looks heavenly! I have food grade lavender but hadn’t considered purchasing syrup. Thank you! Cheers!! ?
Jazz says
Thanks, Sheila! If you have lavender already, the syrup is really easy to make. The method I use is in the lemonade recipe I linked.
Stephanie Fry says
Looks so good!! A must try for spring
Marcie says
Ooh, what an interesting combination! I love lavender ice cream. I never thought to pair lavender with orange!
Ashley says
What a beautiful and delicious looking cocktail! One of my favorite things is brunch on the patio when the weather is sunny and warm. Can't wait to try this in the near future!
Cindy Dilworth says
Sounds so easy yet, lovely. Going to make this for Easter Brunch!
Jazz says
This would be perfect for Easter brunch. Thanks for reading!
Mila @ Hangry Woman says
This sounds like an incredible recipe. Perfect for ringing in the springtime!
Mimi says
Could use some mimosa right now, interesting combo with lavender!
Marta Rivera says
I would've never thought to pair lavender and orange together! I'll definitely have to give this a go.
Stormie says
These look sooooo good!
Miranda says
YUM! I just bought some food-grade dried lavender while I was in Austin for Thrive, and I'm excited to make my own simple syrup and give these a try - two of my fave things!