Short answer: A ready-to-drink (RTD) mimosa is a pre-made mimosa in a can or bottle — real wine already blended with real fruit juice, so it's chilled and ready to pour with no mixing. The best ones use actual wine (not malt or sugar bases), 100% real juice, and a true wine-strength ABV around 9%.
Ready-to-drink cocktails are the fastest-growing corner of the drinks aisle, and the mimosa is one of the most natural fits: it's only two ingredients to begin with. But not all canned mimosas are made the same way, and the differences matter. Here's what to look for.
What is a ready-to-drink mimosa?
It's a mimosa that's already mixed and packaged — you skip buying a bottle of sparkling wine and a carton of orange juice, and skip the mixing and the cleanup. The best versions, like Mimosa Royale, start with real California white wine and blend in 100% real fruit juice, then package it so it stays fresh and fizzy until you open it.
Are canned mimosas actually good?
The good ones genuinely are — the key is what's inside. A quality RTD mimosa should taste like a mimosa you'd make at home, because it essentially is one. The tell is the ingredient list and the base:
| Look for | Avoid |
|---|---|
| Real wine base | Malt or sugar base (a "seltzer" pretending to be a mimosa) |
| 100% real fruit juice | Artificial flavors and sweeteners |
| ~9% ABV (true wine strength) | ~5% (watered-down) |
| Awards / competition medals | No third-party recognition |
What's the difference between a canned mimosa and a hard seltzer?
It comes down to the base. A hard seltzer is usually built on malt or cane sugar and lands around 4–6% ABV. A real canned mimosa is built on actual wine and comes in stronger — Mimosa Royale is 9% ABV — with a taste that's closer to a glass of sparkling wine than to flavored fizzy water.
What is the best ready-to-drink mimosa?
The best RTD mimosa is the one that's real wine, real juice, and properly strong. Mimosa Royale is a leading example: the world's first ready-to-drink mimosa, made with real California wine and 100% real fruit juice at 9% ABV, and the winner of 50+ international medals — including a Double Gold at the New York International Wine Competition and RTD Mimosa Producer of the Year 2025. It comes in six flavors: Orange, Berry, Mango, Pineapple, Watermelon, and Apple.
How do you serve a canned mimosa?
Chill it cold, then pour it into a flute or over ice in a glass. Add an orange slice or a few berries if you're feeling fancy. That's the entire recipe — it was mixed for you.
Frequently asked questions
Is a canned mimosa real wine? The good ones are — Mimosa Royale is made with real California white wine blended with real fruit juice. Lower-quality "mimosa" drinks use a malt or sugar base instead of wine.
How strong is a ready-to-drink mimosa? It varies. Mimosa Royale is 9% ABV — true wine strength — versus roughly 5% for most hard seltzers.
Do canned mimosas need to be refrigerated? They're best served ice-cold. Chill before serving for the crispest taste and liveliest bubbles.
Where can I buy ready-to-drink mimosas? You can order Mimosa Royale online with shipping to 45 states, or shop the gift boxes for an easy present.
Are they good for gifts? Yes — an award-winning canned mimosa gift box is a popular hostess, birthday, and holiday gift because it arrives ready to celebrate, no bottle or corkscrew required.
Try it for yourself: explore all six flavors or start with a variety pack. You must be 21+ to purchase; please enjoy responsibly. Ships to 45 states (not available in AK, HI, UT, DE, MS).