Watermelon Mimosas
Make Watermelon Mimosas: mix fresh watermelon juice with chilled Champagne for a bright, bubbly brunch favorite.
Ingredients
- ⅓ medium watermelon, preferably chilled (seedless watermelon is the easiest to work with, but sugar baby watermelons are the most tasty)
- 1 bottle Champagne, chilled (I like brut Champagne, but if you like sweeter Champagne, that works, too)
- Optional, for extra sweetness: simple syrup or St. Germain, to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Blend the Watermelon into Juice
If your watermelon still has seeds, remove them first, then use a sharp spoon to scoop the rosy flesh into the blender, leaving the sour green rind behind. Secure the lid and blitz until the flesh is completely smooth and uniformly pink — you want a silky, pulpy purée with no large chunks and a frothy, airy top from the blades.
Step 2: Strain and Measure the Bright Pink Juice
Pour the blended watermelon through a fine-mesh strainer set over a clear measuring cup or small pitcher, using a spoon to stir and press the purée so only the smooth juice, light foam, and tiny suspended bubbles pass through; discard the solids and any leftover seeds. Chill the strained juice briefly if needed, and set it beside the chilled, unlabeled bottle of Champagne and a small jar of simple syrup or St. Germain for tasting.
Step 3: Assemble the Watermelon Mimosas and Serve
Fill each elegant Champagne flute about halfway with chilled Champagne, a little at a time to keep fizz from overflowing, then carefully top with watermelon juice leaving about an inch of room at the rim so a delicate foam crown can form. Taste a glass and, if you want extra sweetness, add a tiny splash of simple syrup or St. Germain and gently stir; serve immediately so the effervescence is lively and the gradient from deep pink to pale blush remains vibrant.
Notes
- Chill all components well to preserve bubbles and flavor
- Taste before adding sweetener; watermelon sweetness varies a lot
- Assemble just before serving to keep the Champagne fizzy
- Seed the watermelon if it is not seedless to avoid strainer clogging
- Use a fine-mesh strainer to achieve a silky, elegant juice