These strawberry mimosas are extra special with a hint of lime and honey for added tang, sweetness, and complexity. This fancy and fruity cocktail is a perfect choice for Mother's Day brunch or any time you want to make your weekend breakfast a bit more fabulous!
Note: this post was originally published in 2019, and updated in 2021 and 2023 with new photos and improved instructions.
I love mimosas in general, and a strawberry mimosa? The stuff Sunday morning brunch dreams are made of! And, these mimosas have an even fancier flair - the addition of lime juice and honey add both an extra pop of tartness and an added layer of complex sweetness.
If you're looking for the perfect beverage to make Mother's Day or your fancy brunch event super special, these delectable strawberry mimosas are just what you need!
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Why you'll love this recipe:
These strawberry mimosas will be the biggest hit at your next brunch! Here's why:
- This strawberry mimosa recipe is way more interesting than just blending strawberries. The addition of lime juice and honey creates a much more complex flavor profile that will have your guests asking "what is in this mimosa??" (in a good way!).
- Even though these mimosas are ~very fancy~ and will impress all your brunch guests, they are still super easy to make, with only 4 ingredients (not counting water)!
- You can make the strawberry puree ahead of time, making day-of prep for your event that much easier!
Do you also need a fun and fancy drink for the kids to enjoy at brunch? Try this recipe for Berry Lemonade!
Recipe ingredients
Ingredient notes
- Honey: I like using a raw honey in this recipe because it has more pronounced "honey" flavor. But, whatever you have in the cabinet will work just fine!
- Sparkling wine: I used Prosecco here, an Italian sparkling wine. It's more affordable than champagne, and since you are mixing it with the strawberry juice, it would be kind of a waste to use something super fancy anyways. I talk more about choosing a sparkling wine in the Best sparkling wine for mimosas section below!
- Ice water: I say "ice water" simply to mean very cold to reduce the chilling time, no need to actually add chunks of ice!
Step by step photos
Here is how to make these fancy strawberry mimosas, step by step. If you'd like to see a brief slideshow of these steps, check out my strawberry mimosa web story!
1. Rinse the strawberries, then cut the tops off. If you have giant strawberries like I did, you could cut them in half and they will blend up easier. (I was feeling lazy though and I just cut the stems off.)
2. Add the strawberries to the bowl of a food processor, or, you can also use a blender. My recommended food processor is this one from Cuisinart! (Affiliate link.) Also add in the honey, lime, and cold water.
3. Pulse the strawberries in one-second increments until smooth. This took me about 12 - 13 pulses. (Please note, by "smooth" I mean there will be no distinct chunks of berries left, but the mixture will still look pulpy.)
4. Once the strawberry mixture is blended, strain it through a fine mesh strainer to remove the pulp.
This will go much, much faster if you give it some help. Otherwise the pulp tends to gather at the bottom of the strainer and it takes forever for the liquid to drain through. Just grab a wooden spoon or rubber spatula and scrape it along the bottom of the strainer as it drains.
Keep going until most of the juice is strained. Here is what it looks like as it strains, the bottom right image is where I stopped.
5. You should have about 3 ¼ cups juice when you are finished. This is the perfect amount for 1 bottle of sparkling wine if you use a 50/50 ratio of juice to wine.
Now all you have to do is let the strawberry juice cool in the fridge for about an hour or so, or until you are ready for your strawberry mimosas!
When you're ready to make your drink, fill your champagne flute half-way with chilled sparkling wine, and then top with the strawberry juice and enjoy the refreshment!
Tips and tricks
- You can easily customize this drink to suit your personal tastes. For example, I used the juice from 1 ½ limes and I thought this was a nice amount to balance the honey without being too tart. But, if you like more tartness, feel free to add more lime!
- Or, if you're not sure, you can always start with a smaller amount of lime, taste the finished strawberry juice, then add more at the end if you think it needs it. Same goes for the honey; if you like it more sweet, feel free to add more.
- The amount of lime and honey you may need will also depend on how ripe (or unripe!) your strawberries are. If they are not ripe, the juice won't be nearly as flavorful. Therefore, you may wish to add both more lime juice and honey to bump up the flavor a bit.
Recipe variations
- For a non-alcoholic version of this strawberry mimosa recipe, mix equal parts of the strawberry juice with sparkling water (either plain or flavored).
- For a slightly different flavor profile, substitute all or half of the lime juice with lemon juice.
- If you'd like to make the flavor of your mimosa even more interesting, swap half of the strawberries with raspberries or blackberries!
Best sparkling wine for mimosas
The "best" sparkling wine for strawberry mimosas, or any type of mimosa, is really up to your personal tastes.
That being said, I recommend using a brut sparkling wine, which is dry, rather than on the sweeter side. This helps balance the drink so it doesn't end up tasting overly sweet. I used a brut Prosecco from the brand Mionetto.
I would also recommend something affordable, rather than high-end, since you will be diluting it with the juice anyways! If you need some ideas, here is an article on choosing a sparkling wine for mimosas that I found helpful.
Recipe FAQs
Full disclosure - I have only made this recipe with fresh strawberries, but my mother just asked me this question today so I thought I would address it!
I don't see any reason why you couldn't use frozen strawberries (that have been thawed first) for this strawberry mimosa recipe. Since you are blending them up anyways it shouldn't matter. That being said, I would avoid using the sweetened kind, unless you want to skip the honey!
Yes, definitely! You can make the strawberry juice up to 2 days ahead of time and store it in the fridge, tightly covered, until you're ready to use it.
Yes you can make a vegan version of this strawberry mimosa recipe by swapping the honey for an equal amount of agave syrup. You will also want to make sure that the sparkling wine you choose is vegan; here are some vegan sparkling wine options!
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PrintFancy Strawberry Mimosas
Strawberry, honey and lime juice mixed with sparkling wine makes the most elegant, fancy, and refreshing strawberry mimosa - perfect for springtime!
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 drinks 1x
- Category: drinks
- Method: food processor
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds strawberries
- juice of 1 - 2 limes (note 1)
- 1 ½ cups ice water (note 2)
- 6 tablespoons (3 fluid ounces) honey (note 3)
- 1 bottle sparkling wine (750 ml), chilled
- Extra strawberry and lime pieces for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Cut the tops off the strawberries and place in the bowl of a food processor or blender along with the lime juice, water, and honey. Pulse in 1 second increments until smooth (there should be no distinct chunks of berries left, but the mixture will still appear pulpy).
2. Strain the juice through a fine mesh sieve into a large measuring cup or bowl. Use a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to stir the liquid, scraping the pulp from the bottom of the sieve to help the juice strain. Stop when most of the liquid has drained through; there should be about 3 ¼ cups juice.
3. Cover the strawberry juice and chill it in the fridge until cold (about 45 min to 1 hour), or until ready to use (up to 2 days).
4. When ready to serve, stir the strawberry juice if needed. Fill a champagne flute ½ full with sparkling wine, then top with the strawberry juice. Garnish with pieces of strawberry and/or lime (optional).
Notes
- The amount of lime juice to add is up to your personal taste and how juicy your limes are (plus how sweet your strawberries are). I found the juice of 1 ½ limes to be a good amount (with average limes). You can always taste the juice after you strain it and stir in more lime juice if you feel like it needs more.
- By ice water, I just mean water that is very cold, you don't need to include actual chunks of ice. Using very cold water will reduce the chilling time!
- For a more complex flavor, I recommend using raw honey. But any type of honey you like will work. If desired, you can make this recipe vegan by substituting the honey with an equal amount of agave syrup, and choosing a vegan sparkling wine.
- The nutrition information below is an estimate only, provided by an online nutrition calculator. The nutrition counts of your dish will vary based on the brand and exact amounts of ingredients used. This nutrition estimate should not be considered a substitute for professional medical, health, or nutritional advice. See our full disclosure policy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: â…› recipe
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 23.5 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28.2 g
- Fiber: 2.8 g
- Protein: 1.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Kylee from Kylee Cooks
Ooooh, these are right up my alley!! You had me at "honey lime" and reeled me allll the way in with "mimosas" I love day drinking, and a mimosa is the perfect excuse to get my brunch on!
Carrie | Clean Eating Kitchen
I'm never one to say no to a mimosa! Strawberry and lime work so well together, this is a perfect summer brunch drink!
Veena Azmanov
I love such amazing drink option. Just right for the weather and I love the combination of Strawberry and lime too.
Mama Maggie's Kitchen
Oh my word! I need this in my life. I have to rethink dinner tonight. lol
Debbie
I love how you made a classic mimosa fresh and new!! The sweet strawberries and honey mixed with the acidic limes sounds fabulous.I do a brunch almost every Sunday , I will be giving these Strawberry Honey Lime Mimosas a try.
Jacqueline Debono
This is a fabulous summer aperitif! I have tons of strawberries in my garden I can make it with!
Rebecca Blackwell
I love that you've included lime in this recipe. So often, sweet cocktails leave out any acidity to balance them out an it's SUCH an important element. I can't wait to try these!
Markus Mueller
Oh man, They will be perfect for brunch, and upcoming summer BBQ's! My strawberry patch is just starting to mature in the backyard, and a few flowers are starting to take hold. This will be so good with fresh berries!
Anne Murphy
The strawberries just add so much! They're beautiful, of course, and they also sound so delicious!
Jacquelyn Hastert
This sounds like the perfect addition to Sunday Funday! I wish I would have come across these sooner. However, they will be flowing next Sunday!
Des
These were flowing today! They were the perfect addition to our Sunday brunch and I am positive will become a staple.
Stacey
These look and sound so refreshing! I'm going to have to make these for our next BBQ!