Bucks Fizz Drink Recipe
Would it even be Christmas without being handed a glass of Bucks Fizz Drink? Here's how to make a perfect glass of the festive classic!
A glass of Bucks Fizz drink has always been a part of Christmas morning, for as long as I can remember! Fresh orange juice and bubbles, just shout Happy Christmas!
What Is Bucks Fizz?
Bucks Fizz is a lovely little cocktail made with one-part orange juice, to two-parts sparkling wine, you can use Champagne or Prosecco, whichever you prefer. Why not also give our delicious Strawberry Ice Cream Milkshake a try!
Bucks Fizz vs Mimosa?
Wondering what's the difference between Mimosa and Bucks Fizz drink? Well... they're nearly the same! The Mimosa contains equal measures of orange juice and sparkling wine. So it's very similar.

Equipment Needed
- Chopping board
- Knife
Ingredients For Bucks Fizz Drink
You'll just need three ingredients to make our Bucks Fizz recipe!
- 1 part orange juice
- 2 parts sparkling wine - like Champagne or Prosecco
- Orange - sliced to garnish glasses

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How To Make Bucks Fizz Drink
A Bucks Fizz Cocktail is one of the most simple drinks to make, no special equipment needed!
Step One - slice the orange
- Wash and dry the orange
- Slice the orange into thin rounds. Then make one cut to the centre or each round so that you can balance them on the glasses as a garnish.
Step Two - mix the Bucks Fizz
- Set the glasses onto a tray.
- Pour the orange juice into the glasses - remember you're aiming for two-thirds sparkling wine, so don't add too much, leave space for the fizz!
- Top the glasses up with sparkling wine.
Step Three - add the garnish
- Garnish each glass with a slice of orange and then serve.
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Make A Non-Alcoholic Bucks Fizz Drink
You can make these minus the alcohol content. Just swap the Champagne or Prosecco for a bottle of alcohol free sparkling wine.
More Christmas Cocktails To Enjoy
If you love our Bucks Fizz drink then you'll just love these festive drinks!
- Espresso Martini (ad feature recipe) - a classic cocktail of coffee liqueur, vodka and cold brew coffee.
- Hot Toddy (ad feature recipe) - a classic winter warmer for a cold day, made with whisky, honey, spices and a twist of lemon.
- Baileys Hot Chocolate - the ultimate wintery drink. Wrap your hands around a mug of our Baileys hot chocolate drink, top with whipped cream, marshmallows and grated chocolate for a little extra special touch.
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Bucks Fizz Drink Recipe
The perfect cockatil for Christmas morning, or any special occasion breakfast or brunch!
Ingredients
- 150ml fresh orange juice
- 300ml sparkling wine
- 1 slice orange
Instructions
- Wash and dry the orange
- Slice the orange into thin rounds. Then make one cut to the centre or each round so that you can balance them on the glasses as a garnish.
- Set the glasses onto a tray.
- Pour the orange juice into the glasses – remember you’re aiming for two-thirds sparkling wine, so don’t add too much, leave space for the fizz!
- Top the glasses up with sparkling wine.
- Garnish each glass with a slice of orange and then serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 324Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 17mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 1gSugar: 18gProtein: 1g
Nutritional content will vary depending on the exact ingredients you use and how careful you are with measuring - this nutritional information is given as a general guide only and may not be accurate - you should always calculate your own nutritional information especially if you have specific dietary requirements.
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Wendy is the creator of Daisies & Pie, a UK food blog sharing easy meals and home lifestyle tips since 2012



