Elevate your brunching and consider some fun alternatives to add a few twists – and a lot of personality – to everyone’s favorite weekend tradition – brunch and mimosas! A fizzy favorite and cultural phenomenon, there are many ways to have fun with this crowd-pleasing cocktail!

The classic mimosa is a fan favorite and staple for baby shower guests (mom-mosas), elegant bridal showers, holiday brunches, Mother’s Day brunches, birthday and retirement parties, and more! 

Become the hostess with the mim-mostess ;) with these elevated ideas for brunch and brunch parties.

How To Create a Build Your Own Mimosa Bar

A fairly easy, but impactful way to impress your guests is to do a mimosa bar or a build-your-own concept. After all, variety is the spice of life! 

Give guests a flight of juices, a bottle of sparkling wine (classic brut or brut rosé) & fresh fruit for garnishes so they can craft the perfect mimosa according to their tastes! This makes a memorable, visual impression and is great for mingling and conversation.

Carafe of Seasonal Juices to Elevate your Mimosas

• Spring – Pink Grapefruit, Blood Orange, Strawberry
• Summer – Peach, Watermelon, Mango
• Fall – Apple Cider, Pomegranate, Pink Grapefruit

Le Grand Courtâge rosé sparkling wine and white sparkling wine are also available in mini bottle sizes, 187ml perfect for favors and individual servings or even place settings and/or escort cards!

For even more elevated brunch entertaining and ideas, download our Brunch Ideas Booklet  for loads of inspiration and recipes.    

The beauty of brunch is that you get to incorporate sweet and savory dishes and be a little whimsical. And luckily, white and rosé sparkling wines are cuisine and cocktail friendly, and make for perfect pairing wines for practically everything from brunch to dessert. 

Read more on brunch pairings on our elevated brunch blog!

Take It Up A Notch | Our Build Your Own Mimosa Kit!

A great hostess knows it’s all about the presentation. 

Check out our online store for our new brunch kit! We’ve put together a beautiful collection of three acrylic carafes (for juices), a beautiful, branded silver champagne bucket, and bottle of sparkling blanc de blancs or brut rosé to make your next brunch elevated, elegant, and the toast of the town. The ideal gift for the friend who loves entertaining or a bride-to-be!

Move Beyond Mimosas: Build Your Own Sparkling Cocktail Bar

This set also works for events beyond brunches, consider a “build your own” sparkling cocktail bar for your next dinner party, cocktail party, and bachelor or bachelorette party!

For Example: 

In Silver Champagne Bucket: Bottle of French Sparkling Wine & 3 Carafes: 

(1) Elderflower Syrup or Juice.

(2) Pomegranate or Cranberry Juice

(3) Gin or Vodka 

(4) Raspberries and Blueberries

This way, guests can craft a delicious fizzy cocktail to their preference, and you can relax and enjoy the best part of hosting, enjoying time with friends and family.

Best Juices for Mimosas

Our favorite juices to use for mimosas and other fruity sparkling wine cocktails: 

1. Simply Juices: Simply has an amazing selection of orange and other fruit juices, and many “light’ options made with less sugar and fewer calories! Beautiful carafe style bottles and lovely branding look great on a make your own mimosa bar. Best for casual brunches.
2. Santa Cruz Organics: We love the line of juices and all their unique offerings! Organic and packaged in gorgeous glass bottles, these juices are best for elegant, more upscale brunches.
3. R.W. Knudsen: Also packaged in beautiful glass bottles, these natural, unsweetened, no sugar added juices are delicious and include rare finds like blueberry and black current flavors!

Better your Brunch

Elevate the Traditional mimosa and move beyond classic Orange Juice and sparkling wine mimosa recipe. Consider changing up the mimosa juices for your brunch sparkling cocktails seasonally, such as:

Fall & Winter Mimosas 

Apple Cider Mimosa

Pomegranate Mimosa

Cranberry Mimosa

Spring Mimosas 

Pink Grapefruit Mimosa

Blood Orange Mimosa

Strawberry Mimosa

Summer Mimosas 

Peach Mimosa

Watermelon Mimosa

Mango Mimosa

 Play With Your Foods (And Drinks!)

Get creative! Add fun rims and eye-catching garnishes for extra flavor and fun! A few favorite ways to play up your mimosas:

• Floral and/or Fruity Ice Cubes
• Cinnamon Sugar Rims
• Spicy Tajin Rim
• Fresh Herb Garnishes
• Fresh Fruit on Skewers
• Edible Sugar or Glitter Cocktail Cubes

Mimosa FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

What is the best champagne, sparkling wine or prosecco for Mimosas? And what’s the difference between them?     

Rather than just focusing on the best ‘Champagne’ for Mimosas, we will highlight some affordable Brunch sparkling wine alternatives

First, you might ask, what’s the difference between sparkling wine and champagne… here are a couple of facts to provide some insights:

1. Sparkling wine can only be called Champagne if it comes from the region of Champagne, France which is located just outside of Paris. 
2. Furthermore, Champagne can only be made using Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes. Elsewhere in the world, other grapes are allowed for prosecco, French sparkling wine, cava, etc.
3. To clarify, all Champagne is sparkling wine, but not all sparkling wine is Champagne. We really should think of Champagne in terms of a geographical location as opposed to a winemaking style.

When you want a more traditional style and imagery of French champagne, but don’t want to spend a small fortune, then we suggest looking at affordable French sparkling wines and cremants, like Le Grand Courtâge Blanc de Blancs Brut and Brut Rose.

If you are looking to splurge, then might we suggest Lanson Champagne, Bollinger Champagne, or the ever-classic yellow label, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne?

If you are looking for a cheaper wine and/or a sweeter profile, then prosecco is a great option and the options are plenty, like La Marca, Zonin, or Mionetto to name a few.

Of philosophy, however, is why buy Veuve when you can get two?!  Stock up on our affordable French sparkling wine, and let the bubbly flow. 

So, what type of sparkling wine is best for your brunch mimosas? 

There are a few things to consider when choosing the best sparkling wine for mimosas and other sparkling wine and champagne cocktails. Read our thoughts Here.

For more champagne and sparkling cocktails, brunch inspiration, top food pairings, and elegant entertaining ideas, browse our curated blogs and follow along on Pinterest!

More Sparkling Wine Cocktail Recipes to Try | Free Sparkling Cocktail Recipe Books:

Sparkling wine is amazing in cocktails. Even a small splash of bubbles can brighten up a drink, enlivening or lifting its flavors and making it feel an awful lot more festive.   Whether you are looking for cocktails for Brunch, a shower, a cocktail party, or an aperitif with friends, we have you covered with cocktails that go from brunch through to dessert.

• Sparkling Cocktails – Spring & Summer Sparkling Champagne Cocktails
• Champagne Cocktails for any Occasion & Theme –  Click Link for recipes  LGC Cocktails by Spirit Type or  LGC Healthy/Low & Lite Cocktails  or our  Spritz Alternatives and we have Frosé Cocktail Options
• Weddings/Events – As our name means ‘the great courtship’ we are perfect for bridal-related events, and the 187ml offers a perfect party favor or guest amenity. LGC Signature Cocktails by Color/Theme
• Rosé Cocktails – A pink drink for every occasion. Download our LGC Rosé wine Cocktail booklet.

Enjoy your Sunday Funday, or heck, make a mimosa a more regular staple in your life.  Pop.  Fizz. Clink.

 

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Make it a french-themed girls-night in soirée with French sparkling wines that pair with any menu take-out through simple buttered popcorn and make delicious sparkling wine cocktails.

The Wines

Le Grand Courtâge CEO/Proprietor Tawnya Falkner grew up in a 3-street town, and that upbringing awoke a desire to see the world. The more she traveled, the more she realized that food and wine are about human connection and bringing people together to share life’s simple pleasures. Fueled by a passion and a belief, Tawnya gave up her career, took the leap, and moved to France. Her vision to create an affordable everyday luxury resulted in Le Grand Courtâge and Très Chic Rosé, award-winning French wines with appealing, modern character and an elegant appearance.

*Sparkling varieties available in 750ml & 187ml bottles

• Blanc de Blancs Brut
• Brut Rosé
• Très Chic Rose

The Menu

Keep it simple and chic. Slice up a couple of croissants or a fresh baguette and serve with European butter and/or set out a few accouterments such as crackers, olives, a few french kinds of cheese such as brie, Roquefort, Gruyere, and Nutella for a sweet treat. 

The Cocktails

Sparkling Cocktail recipes that celebrate illustrate the romance and joie de vivre of France! Here are two delicious classics to serve up at any French-themed party.

ROSE KIR ROYALE

3 tbsp Chambord

Le Grand Courtâge Brut Rosé

¼ cup fresh raspberries

Directions: Add Chambord to the champagne flute. Drop in a few fresh raspberries. Top flutes with brut rosé. Enjoy responsibly.

FRENCH 75

1 oz gin

2 oz Le Grand Courtâge Blanc de Blancs Brut, chilled

½ oz lemon juice

½ oz Simple syrup

Directions: Pour gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup over ice in a cocktail shaker and swirl until well chilled.  Strain into a coupe and top with brut.  Garnish with a fanciful twist of citrus. Enjoy responsibly.

For more party planning inspiration including playlists, more delicious cocktail recipes, & entertaining tips, join us here.

For female-founded inspiration & more on the French lifestyle of joie de vivre, follow us on Pinterest for curated ways to elevate the everyday with wine cocktails, foolproof food pairings, curated gift guides, and more! 

We serve up weekly inspiration on Instagram and our newsletter, Club Courtâge. 

You’re invited to embrace the #livejoyoulsy lifestyle with us!

 

Which would you choose: Vampire Kiss, Vampire Bite, Halloween Sangria, or Witches Brew? Rosé cocktails are the perfect hue and flavor profile for spooky (& flirty!) Halloween-themed drinks and cocktails! With their practically foolproof versatility, these wines are ideal for pairing with anything from themed Halloween dinner, buttered popcorn, candy apples, and YES, even trick-or-treating candy including both chocolate-covered and fruit-forward favorites. Don’t let the kids have all the fun – mix up something festive for the adults!

Every good hostess has a secret weapon: 

keeping the rosé chilling to be ready for celebrations at any moment! Light, versatile, and perfect for cocktails, these pink wines do it all! 

Take the guesswork out of food pairing and mixing delicious Halloween-themed cocktails! We’ve created a collection of spooky pink cocktails to get the party going! Click here to retrieve our free Halloween cocktail recipe book!

Our Très Chic Rosé scores 90+ points – so you can be sure you’re serving up quality at your party. Luxury meets affordability with this inclusive vegan-friendly, gluten-free,  low calorie, low carb, and cuisine and cocktail-friendly wine, so every adult can enjoy and all you have to do is simply chill & enjoy.

Rosé is the all-star pairing winemaking food pairings pretty much foolproof. They are especially great for hostesses everywhere because of their versatile pairing ability. Truly amazing breakfast through dessert. Perfect as a hostess gift, party favors, and ideal for bubbly cocktail mixing. Rosé is great as well as its “in-between” red and white. Food friendly and versatile, it’s light enough for the white wine drinker and has a softer profile. For the red wine drinker, it has more structure than white. And it’s beautiful on a tablescape, oui?

We believe in embracing the French spirit of joie de vivre, or “joy of life”, where elevating and celebrating the everyday moments is our way of romanticizing the ordinary into the extraordinary. 

See what other recipes we have in our free downloadable booklet here.

Won’t you join us in our mission to #livejoyously? 

Elevated date night, put a little JOY in your next date night. Whether going out or staying in, elevate your date by making simple upgrades to make the most of your quality time together. Le Grand Courtâge, Meaning “The Great Courtship”  our mission is all about bringing people to share food, wine, and laughter. We aim to be the best 15 minutes of someone’s day; inspiring them to celebrate life and cultivate joy in simple ways… because it’s the everyday moments in life that really matter.

 The mission was to create something which is approachable, affordable, and versatile. So that no matter the occasion, big or small, you can enjoy a 90+ point quality, romantic French wine from an elegant bottle on any budget.  

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Set the mood for your date with a refreshing apéritif!

What is an apéritif? 

To us, it’s truly an art form – and an inspiring way to elevate the everyday! A French tradition, an apéritif is an alcoholic drink before a meal to stimulate the appetite. They are commonly dry libations, which is why a favorite choice for an apéritif is sparkling wine and sparkling wine cocktails!   Usually served with appetizers or “amuse-bouche, such as crackers, cheese, bread,  pâté, or olives.”

Two famous Sparkling Aperitifs/Champagne Cocktails

The Kir Royale or the Aperol Spritz

Need some inspiration for a fun fizzy cocktail? We’ve curated dozens of easy sparkling and rosé cocktail recipes here.

Common at restaurants and dinner parties, It’s not necessarily about the drink itself. It’s about the experience of dining, gathering, and connecting. Taking time to enjoy the meal and the company.

Bring Back The Night-Cap!

Wrap up the evening with a glass of bubbly: fresh, fun, light (only 90 calories per serving!) not to mention oh-so-flirty! Because of their versatility- sparkling and rosé wines pair with almost everything – from romantic desserts to popcorn or chips for movie night in! Pair a glass with chocolate-covered strawberries or any fun, savory late-night snack.

Celebrate your courtship in the small moments, and find joy in the everyday. Santé!

 

Healthy Cocktails Are The Key To Your 2023 Summer

Because we know how badly you need it.

Emerging beverage trends are health-conscious and ‘healthier for you’ and include lower ABV &/or alcohol-free liquor alternatives. We created healthy cocktails centered around emerging flavor trends and functional, better-for-you ingredients with fresh flavors of blood orange, grapefruit, guava, hibiscus, passionfruit, basil, figs & Japanese yuzu, fragrant florals such as orange or cherry blossom & elderflower, interesting flavor combinations like sweet & heat, ‘immunity boosting’ ingredients including elderberry, hibiscus, echinacea, ginger, turmeric, kombucha, ginger, lavender and low sugar/sugar alternatives: natural syrups, fruit purées, Manuka honey & organic agave.

Low calorie alcohol is the foundation in which Le Grand Courtage wines was built. It was, and still is, the forefront mentality of our mission to provide luxury wine you can feel good about consuming. So, we have definitely done our fair share of research on health-conscious, low calorie cocktails; and we would love to share that with the world.

Our Favorite ZERO & Low-Alcohol Spirit Alternative brands we love: @Ritual @Seedlip @Monday @Lyres @Wilderton & @Amass

Check out these low calorie cocktails here: Healthy Cocktail Recipes

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