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December 2, 2021 By Karen 18 Comments

Simple Elegant Holiday Pomegranate Mimosa

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A pomegranate mimosa is a festive and elegant drink to add to your holidays. In this easy recipe, the classic mimosa get a seasonal makeover. All you need is a lime, sugar, champagne, pomegranate juice, pomegranate seeds and some rosemary to make this holiday drink for your friends and family to enjoy.

Three champagne flutes filled up with pomegranate mimosa.

This recipe was originally published in November 2019. It has been updated for content.

The holiday season is upon us. Which brings lots of entertaining and gathering with family and friends. What better way is there to make a simple brunch extra special by serving a pomegranate mimosa as a super easy bubbly treat?

With just a few ingredients, you can add this fun brunch cocktail to take any meal time up a notch with this eye catching spritzy showstopper.

You guys, this drink is SO easy to make! The hardest part is picking out the champagne, and if that makes you nervous... don't worry, I've got you covered. I'm going to walk you through each step so you can walk down the champagne aisle with confidence and whip up this drink like the domestic goddess that you are.

Pomegranate Mimosa Ingredients

All you need are a few simple ingredients for this easy sparkling pomegranate drink recipe. Here's a couple specific details about the most important ingredients.

Pomegranate mimosa ingredients on the counter.

Champagne, Prosecco or Cava: Any of these sparkling wine options will work when it comes to the bubbly you use to make pomegranate mimosas. A brut Champagne is dry while an extra dry Champagne will bring a little more sweetness. The flavor of Prosecco is on the fruity side and Cava, a sparkling wine from Spain is more earthy in flavor with less acid than Champagne.

Pomegranate juice: For a full seasonal switch up on the the classic mimosa, we're going with a full-on swap for pomegranate juice, I have seen versions online that combine both orange and cranberry, but I like the unique flavor the pomegranate juice brings to this holiday mimosa.

Fresh pomegranate seeds and rosemary: A few fresh pomegranate seeds and sprigs of rosemary provide the final, elegant touch to your pomegranate mimosas.

Lime: I chose a lime for this pomegranate mimosa recipe, because I thought it went really really with pomegranate. You can absolutely use any citrus fruit you want! Give lemon or orange a try, too!

How to Make Pomegranate Mimosas

The first step in this pomegranate mimosa recipe is to sugar the rim of the glasses. Use the lime to dampen the edge so the sugar will stick to the glass. You can do this easily by gliding the lime around the rim of the champagne flute.

Next, you want to dip the rim of the glass in a shallow bowl of white sugar. If your able to set it aside for a few minutes, that's ideal! It will kind of give it time to stiffen up and settle.

Gliding a lime on the rim of the glass for a pomegranate mimosa drink.
Dipping the rim of the champagne glass in sugar adds a special touch mimosas.

The rest gets even easier, fill the glasses about ¾ full of champage. (More or less depending on what kind of day you've had and who your company is...HA!) then fill the rest of the glass up with pomegranate juice.

Adding the pomegranate juice to the glass.
Pouring champagne into glass for a pomegranate mimosa.

For a finishing touch, add a few pomegranate seeds and a sprig of rosemary.

Spoon dropping the pomegranate seeds into the glass of mimosa.
A rosemary sprig is placed on the top of the pomegranate mimosa.

Expert Tips and FAQS

Use 100% pomegranate juice if possible when making this holiday pomegranate mimosa recipe. It will have a more authentic flavor than drinks or beverages made with pomegranate.

For the sparkling wine, always choose dry or “brut” when making mimosas. You want a less sweet flavored champagne to mx with the sweetness of the pomegranate juice.

If time allows, allow the glasses some time to sit after sugaring the rims before making the cocktails. This helps it to stiffen up a bit more so it sticks better once the bubbly is added.

Champagne, Cava or Prosecco are all excellent choices for sparkling wine when making mimosa. 

Serve your pomegranate mimosa up in a tall champagne flute for the most elegant and striking presentation. 

If you prefer a more traditional mimosas, I've got the Best Mimosa Recipe for you to try! And if you want a spooky version for Halloween, check out this Halloween Mimosa Recipe.

What kind of champagne do you use for mimosas?

When cooking with wine, I truly think quality has a MAJOR impact on flavor, but when it comes to a mimosa....it's OK to make your selection based on the price tag. A classic champagne is going to have a bit more minerals in its flavor, but a fruity prosecco is a wonderful choice as well.

Regardless which bubbly you choose, try and choose something dry since you will get sweetness from the juice. These days, many sparkling wines will have a sweetness meter on the back of their label, which is super helpful when selecting unfamiliar brands. But if you want a safe choice, you can't go wrong with a Brut (or "dry") champagne.

Pomegranate mimosas are garnished with sugared rims and a sprig of rosemary, ready to drink

How stunning is this drink? It looks SO elegant and pretty but its so simple!

More Holiday Recipes to Make

  • Beef Wellington
  • Hasselback Potatoes
  • Cranberry Orange Pork Tenderloin
  • Eggnog Cupcakes

Did you try this recipe?  Please leave a star rating in the recipe card right below! You can also write a review in the comment section further down the page I always appreciate your feedback. And don’t forget to tag me @freshcoasteats in your photos on social media, I'd love to see your results!

Pomegranate Mimosa

A seasonal makeover of the Classic Mimosa that's the perfect addition to your holiday party or brunch. All you need is a lime, sugar, champagne, pomegranate juice, pomegranate seeds and some rosemary to make this festive and elegant drink.
4.84 from 36 votes
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Course: Appetizer, Drink
Cuisine: American
Keyword: christmas mimosa, holiday mimosa, mimosa recipe, pomegranate mimosa
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 86kcal
Author: Karen

Ingredients

  • 1 lime sliced
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 750 ml bottle of champagne dry or "Brut" and chilled well
  • 3 cups pomegranate juice
  • 6 tablespoon pomegranate seeds
  • fresh rosemary for garnish

Instructions

  • Use a slice of lime and run along the rim of each champagne flute.
  • Dip the rim of the champagne flute in the granulated sugar.
  • Fill 8 champagne flutes halfway full of pomegranate juice.
  • Fill the rest of the glasses with sparkling wine, adding more or less if desired.
  • Garnish each glass with 1 Tablespoon pomegranate seeds and a sprig of rosemary.

Notes

Expert Tips for Pomegranate Mimosas:
Use 100% pomegranate juice if possible. It will have a more authentic flavor than drinks or beverages made with pomegranate.
For the sparkling wine, always choose dry or “brut” when making mimosas. You want a less sweet flavored champagne to mx with the sweetness of the pomegranate juice.
If time allows, allow the glasses some time to sit after sugaring the rims before making the cocktails. This helps it to stiffen up a bit more so it sticks better once the bubbly is added.
Champagne, Cava or Prosecco are all excellent choices for sparkling wine when making mimosa. 
Serve your pomegranate up in a tall champagne flute for the most elegant and striking presentation. 
If you prefer a more traditional mimosas, I've got the Best Mimosa Recipe for you to try! And if you want a spooky version for Halloween, check out this Halloween Mimosa Recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 235mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
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Pomegranate Mimosa- three champage glasses with pomegranate mimosa's. They are garnished with sugared rims and a sprig of rosemary.
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  1. Bob says

    November 18, 2019 at 3:31 am

    Your pictures are amazing and I dont go for fruity drinks but the images make me want to try one!

  2. Alexandra says

    November 18, 2019 at 5:04 pm

    A Mimosa is a favourite of mine - I LOVE the pomegranate idea! Delicious! Cheers

  3. admin says

    November 18, 2019 at 5:19 pm

    Yes! The pomegranate is a unqiue twist. Can't wait for you to try it!

  4. admin says

    November 18, 2019 at 5:22 pm

    Thanks so much Bob!

  5. Dawn says

    November 18, 2019 at 5:34 pm

    I know what we’ll be serving for Thanksgiving this year 😊!

  6. Lizet Bowen says

    November 18, 2019 at 7:08 pm

    Yum! this is going to be the star of the night! Looks so beautiful 😍

  7. Lisa Killian says

    November 18, 2019 at 8:49 pm

    This is so pretty and looks so delicious! I need to make these soon!

  8. admin says

    November 19, 2019 at 1:03 am

    Thanks Lisa!

  9. admin says

    November 19, 2019 at 1:04 am

    Pretty and delcious! Can't wait for you to try it!

  10. admin says

    November 19, 2019 at 1:05 am

    Yesssss!

  11. Charlotte says

    November 21, 2019 at 5:31 pm

    I can not wait to try these! They are gorgeous! I'm thinking signature drink at my Christmas party this year!

  12. admin says

    November 23, 2019 at 3:37 pm

    Yes! They are so festive and will be a hit for sure!

  13. Dawn says

    December 04, 2021 at 5:41 pm

    5 stars
    Ohhh, yum! These were a hit at my ladies breakfast this morning. Thanks for the suggestions on the champagne, I had no idea what to use. We loved these and the are so pretty too.

  14. Peggy Kochajda says

    December 04, 2021 at 6:33 pm

    5 stars
    This was easy to make and delicious. The pomegranate made it unique mine did not turn out as pretty as the picture but they were delicious

  15. Kim says

    December 04, 2021 at 6:39 pm

    5 stars
    These were a crowed favorite!!

  16. Kelsey says

    December 04, 2021 at 7:24 pm

    5 stars
    Sounds yummy!!!

  17. Paul says

    December 06, 2021 at 9:14 am

    Looks fantastic and tastes just as good! I'll make this a holiday tradition in my house.

  18. Diane says

    January 08, 2022 at 10:43 pm

    5 stars
    I love pomegranate so this drink was a hit at Christmas.

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