Sparkling Strawberry Mimosas: A Delightful Brunch Cocktail

These strawberry mimosas get an elegant lift from lime and honey, giving them bright citrus notes and a layered sweetness. They’re a fancy, fruity cocktail perfect for Mother’s Day brunch or any special weekend breakfast.

Note: originally published in 2019; updated in 2021 and 2023 with new photos and clearer instructions.

I’m a huge fan of mimosas, and strawberry mimosas are the ultimate brunch indulgence. The addition of lime juice and honey gives these drinks a lively tartness and nuanced sweetness that elevates the classic.

If you want a memorable beverage for Mother’s Day or a special brunch, these strawberry mimosas are both impressive and easy to pull together.

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Why you’ll love this recipe:

These strawberry mimosas are sure to be the star of your brunch. Key reasons:

• The lime and honey create a more complex flavor than simple blended strawberries, giving the drink a bright, layered taste that guests will notice.
• Despite feeling fancy, the recipe uses just four main ingredients (plus water) and is very easy to make.
• You can prepare the strawberry puree ahead of time to simplify day-of prep.

Recipe ingredients

Ingredient notes

• Honey: Raw honey adds more pronounced honey flavor, but any honey on hand will work.
• Sparkling wine: Prosecco is a great affordable option. Because the wine is mixed with juice, there’s no need to use an expensive bottle—see the notes for more guidance.
• Ice water: Use very cold water to reduce chilling time—no need for ice cubes in the recipe itself.

Step by step photos

Follow these steps to make strawberry mimosas. You can also view a short slideshow in the original web story.

1. Rinse the strawberries and remove the tops. If berries are very large, halve them so they blend more easily.

2. Place strawberries in a food processor or blender with honey, lime juice, and very cold water. Pulse in one-second increments until the mixture is smooth but still pulpy (no large chunks).

3. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove pulp. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to help press and stir the pulp so the juice drains efficiently.

4. Continue straining until you have most of the liquid separated from the solids. You should end up with about 3 ¼ cups of juice—enough for a 1:1 ratio with a 750 ml bottle of sparkling wine.

5. Chill the strawberry juice in the refrigerator for about an hour or until cold. To serve, fill a champagne flute halfway with chilled sparkling wine, top with the strawberry juice, and garnish if desired.

Tips and tricks

• Adjust lime to taste. I often use the juice of 1½ limes; taste the strained juice and add more if you prefer it tarter.
• Adjust honey for sweetness. If strawberries are underripe, increase honey and lime to boost flavor.
• Make the strawberry juice up to 2 days ahead and keep it tightly covered in the fridge.

Recipe variations

• Non-alcoholic: Mix equal parts chilled strawberry juice and sparkling water (plain or flavored).
• Swap lime for lemon or use a mix of both for a slightly different citrus profile.
• Mix half the strawberries with raspberries or blackberries for added depth.

Best sparkling wine for mimosas

Choose a brut (dry) sparkling wine to balance the sweetness of the strawberry juice. An affordable Prosecco is a great choice since the wine is blended with juice. Pick something you enjoy drinking but don’t feel the need to splurge on a top-tier bottle for a mimosa.

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