Tequila Breakfast Mimosa

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One sip of this smooth Breakfast Mimosa, and you'll find reasons to host brunch every weekend! Tequila is one of the secret ingredients that sets this mimosa apart from the rest.

2 champagne flutes filled with mimosa on a white background.

This one is for all of the breakfast and tequila lovers out there! Yes, those 2 things can go together when you serve this Breakfast Mimosa at your next brunch.

That's right, we just made it socially acceptable to drink tequila in the morning. You can thank us later.

Tequila gets a bad rap from people who may have overindulged and can no longer tolerate it. But sipping on good tequila is one thing we appreciate. And while we love a good golden margarita, there are so many other good tequila drinks out there.

This Breakfast Mimosa is the perfect cocktail to make you fall in love with tequila again.

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2 mimosas in champagne flutes with fresh grapefruit chunks for garnish.

Ingredients

The list is short and sweet, so use the highest quality ingredients.

Tequila
Grapefruit Juice-fresh is best
Sparkling Wine
Simple Syrup - it's easy to make your own at home!

This simple combination of ingredients makes a truly memorable drink to add to your brunch menu.

grapefruit mimosas in champagne flutes garnished with fresh grapefruit on a white background.

Instructions

Mimosas are a great make ahead drink.

Simply mix the tequila, grapefruit juice and simple syrup in a pitcher.
Stir and refrigerate until ready to serve or keep it on ice on the buffet table.
Pour the desired amount of the tequila/juice combination in a champagne flute and
Top with chilled sparkling wine.
Add a fun garnish (fresh herbs or fruit are great options.
Serve

Pro Tip: If you're looking to lower the alcohol content swap in club soda for the sparkling wine.

mimosas on a white tray with a white background and fresh grapefruit chunks for garnish.

FAQs

Can I substitute another kind of fruit juice?

You sure can! It will give it a slightly different flavor but will still be delicious! You can swap in orange juice, tangerine juice or even cranberry juice.
You may need to adjust the amount of simple syrup or eliminate it all together depending on how sweet the juice is that you use.

Does it matter what kind of sparkling wine I use?

Yes and no. I know it’s tempting to cheap out on the sparkling wine since it’s being mixed with fruit juice, but don’t do that.
Use something you would drink on its own. It makes a difference.

Do I need to use champagne flutes?

The style of glass makes a difference when you are drinking sparkling wine because the bubbles last longer.The more they are exposed to air, the faster they go away.
Don't worry, your glasses don't need to match! We love to mix in different styles of flutes for a fun look.

grapefruit mimosas on a white tray with fresh grapefruit wedges,on a white background.

Serving Suggestions

Brunch is the easiest meal to host, especially when you can make so much of it ahead of time.

This Overnight Breakfast Casserole is always a crowd pleaser!
Jazz up your fruit with this lime mint syrup.
Everyone loves a good Blueberry Lemon muffin .

Image of filled champagne flute with champagne being poured in.

two champagne flutes filled with mimosas and a bowl of fresh grapefruit in a bowl for garnish.

Favorite Tequila Cocktails!

You can never have too many ways to drink tequila.

Who says you can't improve a classic cocktail? This Tequila Old Fashioned is proof positive you can!
We swapped the vodka for tequila in this easy Pomegranate Martini
A Tequila Mojito gives new life to a traditional mojito.
Once you try these Raspberry Paloma Cocktails, you will fall in love with the spicy/sweet combo!
You can never go wrong with a classic Tequila Sunrise.

glasses of mimosas with Mimosa and Champagne.

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