Blueberry Lemon Mimosa

This Blueberry Lemon Mimosa is the ultimate summertime cocktail. Blueberries, lemonade, and champaign create a sweet, citrus, and berry cocktail with the effervescent sparkle of champaign.

three blueberry lemon mimosas on a counter.

We love serving cocktails to friends and family when we entertain, and during the summer this blueberry lemonade mimosa is one of our go-to’s. With the classic flavor combination of berries and lemon and the slight fizz of champagne, this is a festive, somewhat fancy cocktail perfect for backyard parties or lounging by the pool.

three blueberry lemon mimosas on a counter.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • It only takes a handful of ingredients to make.
  • It comes together in a matter of minutes.
  • Lemon and fruit is a classic summertime combination.
  • It’s a great cocktail for cookouts and pool parties.

🛒Ingredients

This recipe uses very few ingredients, and they’re all listed right here. You can find their exact amounts in the recipe card at the end of the post.

  • Water
  • Sugar
  • Frozen blueberries
  • lemonade
  • Champagne
  • Fresh blueberries and lemon slices/wedges (garnish)

See the recipe card below for quantities.

🔪 How to Make Blueberry Lemon Mimosa

Making this cocktail is fairly simple. Although it requires a few minutes of cooking on the stove, it’s minimal. You’ll be in and out of the kitchen and back to the pool in no time.

blueberry syrup being cooked in a saucepan.

Step 1: Make the Blueberry Syrup

Mix the water and sugar in a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Add the blueberries and bring to a boil. Then, boil for 5 to 6 minutes.

Step 2: Strain

Strain the blueberry syrup with a fine mess sieve and store in an air-tight container.

champagne being poured into a cocktail glass.

Step 3: Mix the Mimosa

Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of blueberry syrup to a glass. Then, fill it halfway with lemonade. Add champagne to fill the glass and garnish with fresh blueberries or lemon slices or wedges. Enjoy!

📝Variations

Do you want to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!

  • This mimosa recipe can be made with prosecco or cava, as well.
  • Use your favorite berries to create different fruity flavor profiles for your mimosas.
  • You can buy berry syrup if you prefer.

If you think this fruity mimosa looks good, then you’ll love our strawberry orange mimosa.

🥄 Equipment

  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Saucepan
  • Fine mesh sieve.
three blueberry lemon mimosas on a counter.

🥫 Storage

The blueberry syrup can be refrigerated for up to a week in an air-tight container.

This recipe makes one mimosa, and it shouldn’t be stored. Once the cocktail is made, it will lose its fresh flavor over time. Luckily, it’s so good that you probably won’t have any leftovers.

Serve With

Serve these mimosas with your favorite finger foods at backyard parties and gatherings. The bright, citrus and berry flavor makes it perfect for appetizers of all kinds.

💭 Tips

  • Stir the syrup mixture constantly while it cooks to avoid burning.
  • Be sure to pour the syrup through a sieve to prevent any solids from getting into your cocktail.
  • For a super-refreshing mimosa, chill all the ingredients before mixing them.

⁉️ FAQ

Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.

What is a mimosa?

A mimosa is a cocktail made with champagne and chilled citrus juice, although there are many variations that use different kinds of juices.

How strong are mimosas?

Generally speaking, they’re not very strong because they’re usually made with prosecco, cava, or champagne.

Why are mimosas so good?

Mimosas are sweet and citrusy, which is a wonderful flavor combination. They’re also usually served in the summer when that combo feels even more refreshing.

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🧾Recipe Card

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three blueberry lemon mimosas on a counter.

Blueberry Lemon Mimosa

This blueberry lemon mimosa is the ultimate drink for summer! Blueberries, lemonade, and champaign create a refreshing, delicious drink.
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Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 Mimosa
Calories: 1046kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • sieve
  • serving glass

Ingredients

  • 2-3 tablespoons Blueberry Syrup
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 cups frozen blueberries
  • Lemonade
  • Champagne
  • Fresh blueberries and lemon slices/wedges for garnish

Instructions

  • To make the blueberry syrup, in a medium sauce pan, combine water and sugar and heat over medium heat, until sugar is dissolved.
  • Add blueberries, and bring to a boil.
  • Boil for 5-6 minutes, then use a mesh strainer to strain blueberry syrup.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
  • To make the mimosa-
  • Add 2-3 tbsp. Blueberry syrup
  • Fill with lemonade until the glass is half full
  • Fill the remainder with champagne
  • Garnish with fresh blueberries and lemon slices or wedges
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Drink | Calories: 1046kcal | Carbohydrates: 271g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 257mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 258g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg

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