How Do You Make Champagne And Orange Juice Mimosas For A Wedding Brunch Reception?
We had a brunch reception, so a lot of alcohol wasn’t really necessary. Guests could have their choice of champagne or mimosas. There were about 100 people and we spent $125 on the mimosas. We also had a lot left over. Champagne is good for up to two years, so you can buy your bottles in advance. Ask to make sure the champagne you buy will still be in its prime for your wedding. We bought a case of champagne on sale after New Year’s for about $5 a bottle. Another good time to shop for champagne is right after Easter. After consulting the expert at the local liquor store and taste testing a couple champagnes. We found one we liked at a price we liked. A dry brut champagne works best for mimosas. The champagne will determine the mixing ratio. We decided the best mix for ours was about 1/3 champagne to 2/3 orange juice. However, I think the it was served in the reverse as we had a lot of champagne left over. In fact I think there is still some in my mom’s basement. Maybe we’ll see if it’s
