Strawberry Shortcake Mimosas
All of the flavors of a classic strawberry shortcake, in a delicious, sippable cocktail! These Strawberry Vanilla Mimosas – or Strawberry Shortcake Mimosas – are a fun way to toast any special occasion (even if that special occasion is simply brunch).
Strawberry Shortcake Mimosa Recipe
It’s been a couple months since I shared my classic mimosa recipe (with tips for the best mimosa experience – including affordable champagne recommendations and substitutions), and I just got an e-mail last week asking if I could make a strawberry-flavored mimosa.
I think a strawberry mimosa made with fresh strawberry juice would be delicious, but since it’s currently February and fresh strawberries are about $5 a pound, that idea will have to wait. Instead, I came up with this fun twist – a Strawberry Vanilla Mimosa that tastes just like one of my favorite desserts: a Strawberry Shortcake!
For the best possible flavor, I recommend soaking half of your strawberries in the vanilla vodka for a little while before making this cocktail to make your own infused strawberry-vanilla vodka. Even just an hour will create a really great flavor in your finished cocktails. This recipe calls for 2 cups of strawberries – one cup for soaking in the vodka (and then discarding) and a second (optional) cup for garnishing the cocktail. (Just note that the strawberries soaked in the vodka will look mushy if soaked for more than a day, so they won’t look great in your cocktail.)
Tips for Perfect Mimosas:
- Make sure your rosé is super cold
- Serve mimosas in narrow glasses to keep the cocktail bubbly, or use wider-mouthed glasses to allow the carbonation to escape faster (personal preference)
- Add in a splash of strawberry juice if you want even more flavor – or go for peach juice and have a Bellini!
- Use a good quality sparkling rosé
What Rosé is best for Mimosas?
Since this cocktail has no added juice or sweeteners, you can go for a sweeter rosé than you typically would for a classic mimosa.
I think of this recipe as a jumping off point, where you can customize it to your personal preferences. While I think using a sparkling rosé makes this cocktail a lot more fun, you can go for a standard (non-carbonated) rosé if you prefer. Regardless, pick a rosé than is full-bodied and delicious on it’s own, as it’s flavor is really going to be the star of the show.
While I’ve found a couple rosés that I really like, I am not an expert when it comes to Sparkling Rosé so for recommendations, I’m going to share this list of the 9 Best Sparkling Wines under $25 – and 5 of them are rosés!
Tip: I often order my liquor from Drizly because they have a quick delivery time (sometimes within 40 minutes) and no expensive mark-ups. Purchasing from them supports local retailers, too. You can order the Sparkling Rosé and Vanilla Vodka needed for this recipe from them.
Strawberry Mimosa Ingredients
- Sparkling Rosé
- Cake or Vanilla vodka
- Strawberries, sliced
- Ice, as needed
Scroll down to the printable recipe card for full measurements.
Tip: soak 1 cup of your strawberries in the vodka for a little while before assembling your cocktail.
Tip #2: you can alternatively use plain vodka and add a vanilla pod or extract to your vodka.
Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful
- Liquid measure
- Champagne flutes or glasses
- Sharp kitchen knife
I really loved using my gorgeous Omishome Bartending Kit to make this recipe. The pretty bamboo holder contains all of the tools you need to make perfect cocktails, and those pretty gold tools add a touch of class to your home bar set-up.
How to Make Strawberry Mimosas
Ideally, chop up half of your strawberries and add to a mason jar with the vodka and let soak overnight or up to 2 weeks. Discard the strawberries. (I give a range of 1/2 cup to 1 cup of vodka – this depends on how strong you want your mimosas. If serving with brunch, I recommend going with 1/2 cup.)
Chop up the remaining 1 cup of strawberries and add to your pitcher.
Add the strained, infused strawberry-vanilla vodka and top with the cold sparkling rosé.
Serve immediately.
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Strawberry Shortcake Mimosas
How to Make Strawberry Shortcake Mimosas - a fun brunch cocktail with vibrant strawberry vanilla flavor. This vodka chamagne cocktail is perfect for so many occasions and a great alternative to orange mimosas
Ingredients
- 1 bottle sparkling rose
- 1/2 to 1 cup cake or vanilla vodka
- 2 cups strawberries, sliced
- Ice, as needed
Instructions
- Ideally, chop up half of your strawberries and add to a mason jar with the vodka and let soak overnight or up to 2 weeks. Discard the strawberries. (I give a range of 1/2 cup to 1 cup of vodka - this depends on how strong you want your mimosas. If serving with brunch, I recommend going with 1/2 cup.)
- Chop up the remaining 1 cup of strawberries and add to your pitcher.
- Add the strained, infused strawberry-vanilla vodka and top with the cold sparkling rosé.
- Serve immediately.
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This Skinny Strawberry Shortcake Mimosa has all of the flavor of the classic dessert – in a glass! It’s a fun addition to brunch or an evening with the girls.
For more delicious strawberry cocktail recipes, check out our Homemade Strawberry Vodka or our Frozen Strawberry Margaritas.
