Pomegranate Mimosa

Last updated on February 13th, 2026

I’m always wanting a mimosa! And this time of year, I’m wanting anything festive! This Pomegranate Mimosa was sweet, sour, and boozy! It really hit every texture and flavor! It was kinda pulpy, kinda crunchy with those pomegranate seeds in there – it went down super easy! This recipe was also extremely easy to make, no fancy tools required! This cocktail would be perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or really any other time! Mimosas are ALWAYS relevant! And don’t be intimidated by Pomegranates! They are such an interesting, complex fruit! Totally worth the effort to retrieve the seeds from these bad boys!

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What’s the backstory on the famous MIMOSA!?

The OG mimosa is thought to have originated in France back in the 1920’s! It gained popularity after a bartender named Frank Meier started serving them up with brunch at the Ritz Hotel! This was a very simple drink, made up of just two ingredients – orange juice and champagne! It was actually originally referred to as “champagne-orange.” The name was later changed to “Mimosa” because of its bright color and fragrance, which mirrors the hue of the sunny mimosa flower! And after Frank repped these, they really continued to pop off during the Prohibition era, as cocktails were a great way to mask the taste of bootleg alcohol. People would typically enjoy these as a way to celebrate, and of course as a mid-day brunch cocktail!

Today, mimosas are still enjoyed all over the world, taking on many different flavor profiles! They are still used as a celebratory drink, often a staple for bridesmaids during wedding planning festivities! They are a festive staple during the holidays and pretty much any time in between! Because of the light flavor profile and the lower alcohol content, these drinks are perfect for daytime sipping! So, sit back and shamelessly drink them until you can’t stop giggling…I’m not judging! I’m right there with ya!

Did you know?

Not only is pomegranate and orange the perfect sweet-tart flavor combo for a cocktail but pomegranates add a whole other level of complexity and nutrition! They’re packed with fiber, antioxidants, and they’re incredibly hydrating! Just one of these fruits holds over 40% of your daily vitamin C!

Pomegranates have been around for more than 4000 years, dating all the way back to northern India and modern-day Iran! They’re a symbol of abundance, fertility, and eternal life in many cultures, including Buddhism and Judaism. So, I mean…it’s clear we need to be drinking more of these Pomegranate Mimosas, right? For health and well-being, of course.

What ingredients do I need to make this Pomegranate Mimosa?

Champagne
Pomegranate
Orange
Lime
Granulated Sugar

For serving:

Rosemary
Pomegranate
Orange
Lime

What equipment do I need?

• Bullet or Blender
• Juicer
• Stemless Wine Glasses
• Measuring Cups and Spoons
• Cutting Board
• Paring Knife
• Whisk

How do I make it?

To prep the ingredients:

To get started on this Pomegranate Mimosa, first we’ll want to wash all of our fruit! Then, holding the pomegranate in your hand upright, cut it along its side about a quarter of the way down – just before reaching the middle of the pomegranate. Don’t push very hard, the skin is actually not that tough, and this is why using a paring knife is perfect for this. Twist and pull the top off to expose the inside of the pomegranate!

Next, fold the skin out, exposing all of those seeds! Then you’ll want to scoop those out, using your hand or a spoon, and taking the time to retrieve all of them! Shuffle through the seeds, taking out the little innards as you go. You can always toss them in a strainer and run some water over them!

Next, reserve some of the seeds for garnish, and throw the rest in a bullet or blender. Blend until a frothy sort of pomegranate juice forms! I like to use my bullet because it’s smaller, easy to clean, and it works perfectly for situations like this.

To decorate the rim:

Get out a small dish or use your cutting board and sprinkle out some sugar for the rims of the glasses. This recipe will make two mimosas, so get out two stemless wine glasses or glass of your choice! Cut the lime in half, then cut two wedges for garnish.

Run the lime wedges along the rims of the wine glasses, then shimmy them rim side down in the sugar, coating the rims.

To make the pomegranate mimosa:

Juice and zest the rest of the lime into a mixing bowl or pitcher. Next, from the orange, cut two wheels for garnish, then zest and juice the rest into the mixing bowl with the lime juice.

Add the pomegranate juice to the bowl and whisk all fruit juices to combine.

Divide the juice between the two glasses and top off with champagne.

To serve:

Garnish with orange wheels, lime wedges, reserved pomegranate seeds and rosemary sprigs! Enjoy!

Tips for this Pomegranate Mimosa:

• If you’re short on time, you could always buy orange and pomegranate juice and just use the fresh fruit for garnish! Though this will change the overall flavor and texture a bit, it’ll still taste amazing!
• You can use any type of champagne you want for this recipe; or just use a sparkling wine. Champagne is a type of sparkling wine, but not all sparkling wines are champagne! I would recommend using champagne though, for the OG mimosa vibe!
• Consider quadrupling this recipe for a group! Simply store the leftover mimosa in a large airtight pitcher in the fridge for up to 2 days. I’ve also used an empty wine bottle before with a wine stopper! This keeps it fizzy! This means you can make it ahead of time, up to a day before you plan to host or attend a party! You can also mix the juice and then just pour in the champagne right when you want to serve it – for the fizziest results!

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Pomegranate Mimosa

The Wholesome Spoon

I’m always wanting a mimosa! And this time of year, I’m wanting anything festive! This Pomegranate Mimosa was sweet, sour, and boozy! It really hit every texture and flavor! It was kinda pulpy, kinda crunchy with those pomegranate seeds in there – it went down super easy! This recipe was also extremely easy to make, no fancy tools required! This cocktail would be perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or really any other time! Mimosas are ALWAYS relevant! And don’t be intimidated by Pomegranates! They are such an interesting, complex fruit! Totally worth the effort to retrieve the seeds from these bad boys!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 0 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine French-American

Servings 2

Calories 145 kcal

Equipment

• Bullet or Blender
• Juicer
• Stemless Wine Glasses
• Measuring Cups and Spoons
• Cutting Board
• Paring Knife
• Whisk

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Ingredients

  

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• 3 ½ cups Champagne
• 1 Pomegranate
• 1 Orange
• 1 Lime

For garnish:

• 2 Rosemary Sprigs
• Granulated Sugar
• Orange Wheels
• Lime Wedges
• Pomegranate Seeds

Instructions

 

• Cut and remove seeds from the pomegranate. Reserve a handful for garnish and throw the rest in a bullet or blender. Blend until a frothy juice forms!
• Cut the lime in half, then cut two wedges for garnish. Juice and zest the rest of the lime into a mixing bowl or pitcher.
• Run the lime wedges along the rims of two stemless wine glasses. Next, shake some sugar out onto your cutting board or into a small dish and shimmy the glasses in it, to coat the rims.
• From the orange, cut two wheels for garnish and then zest and juice the rest into the bowl. Add the pomegranate juice to the bowl and whisk all fruit juices to combine.
• Divide the juice between the two glasses and top off with champagne.
• Garnish with orange wheel, lime wedge, reserved pomegranate seeds and rosemary sprig! Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 18.5ozCalories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 13mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 473IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Please be aware that nutritional values are approximate and intended as a helpful guide

Keyword Brunch Cocktails, Champagne Cocktails, Christmas Mimosas, Holiday Mimosa Recipe, Mimosa Recipes, Pomegranate Mimosa Recipes, Pomegranate Recipes

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