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Mimosa Gummy Bears

Published: May 14, 2020 · Modified: Apr 30, 2022 by Mara · This post may contain affiliate links - as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Make it feel like brunch every day with these Mimosa Gummy Bears. So good, you'll wish they were bottomless.

mimosa gummy bears in a small wine glass on a white background with gummy bears surrounding

Updated July 2021 with ingredients photos, step by step photos, recipe notes/variations etc. Updated April 2022 with clear notes, expert tips, recipe FAQ and much more.

Mimosa Cocktail Gummy Bears seem like the best way to enjoy the upcoming summer! Mimosas are one of my favorite drinks. Honestly, I'm not much of a drinker. I'd rather eat dessert than get a drink, but that's just me. But, put anything in gummy form and I am down. Especially with the fruitiness of the orange juice and sweet bubbliness of the champagne.

I grew up eating gummy bears, Swedish fish, Cola bottles, and gummy lifesavers. It just made sense to turn one of my favorite cocktails into gummy form. Make Mimosa Gummy Bears ahead of time for parties, events, or gifts. Each gummy bear is filled with fruity wine goodness and made from 4 ingredients - orange juice, champagne, sugar, and gelatin. These are awesome for especially for New Year's Eve!

If you're looking for even more boozy dessert ideas, check out these recipes - Strawberry Rosé Sorbet, No-Churn Oreos and Bailey's Ice Cream, or Hot Chocolate Milano Cookie "Tiramisu" with Bailey's Irish Cream.

Why You'll Love this Recipe

  • Simple to make
  • Tastes amazing
  • Customizable
  • Only 4 ingredients

Ingredients

ingredients for mimosa gummy bears on a white marble background. Orange juice in a square white bowl, white sugar in a small white bowl, champagne in another small white bowl and gelatin powder in a small wood bowl with each ingredient labeled with a red box with white text in all caps
  • Orange Juice: I used pulp free orange juice for this recipe.
  • White granulated sugar: for sweetness
  • Champagne or sparkling wine: to make this recipe a mimosa! Make sure to not heat the mixture over 172°F as the alcohol will burn out.
  • Gelatin: I used powdered gelatin. This lets the mixture solidify into gummy bears.

Step-by-Step Photos

Side by side photos. A number in the upper left corner indicates the step in the recipe. The left '1' shows gummy bear molds on a sheet pan. The right '2' shows a liquid mixture on the stove with a whisk and candy thermometer.
  1. On a sheet pan, lay out gummy bear molds.
  2. In a saucepan combine orange juice, champagne, sugar, and gelatin. Heat over low medium heat and stir until sugar and gelatin are dissolved (about 2-3 minutes). Then, remove from heat. Use a candy thermometer or a spatula with a thermometer at the end make sure the mix is never heated over 172°F or else alcohol is will burn out.
Side by side photos. A number in the upper left corner indicates the step in the recipe. The left '3' shows the gummy bear molds filled on a sheetpan. The right '4' shows gummy bears on a small white plan.
  1. Using a dropper, fill the gummy bear molds with the orange juice, gelatin mold and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Pop gummy bears out of molds and enjoy. Store the rest in an airtight container in the fridge.

Recipe Variations

Looking for more flavors? Try replacing the orange juice and champagne with the following...

  • Mulled Wine Gummy Bears - orange juice, red wine, and warm spices
  • Kir Royale Gummy Bears - crème de cassis and champagne
  • Bellini Gummy Bears - peach puree and prosecco
  • Wine Gummy Bears - choose 1 cup of your favorite wine

Expert Tips

  • If you have leftover mimosa gelatin mixture, just reuse your molds after popping out the first round of gummy bears. Fill again using the dropper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Don't heat the mimosa mixture over 172°F or else alcohol is will burn out.
  • Pouring the mixture into the mold can be messy and difficult, particularly for miniature bears. Using a liquid dropper is more efficient and cleaner. Food-grade droppers typically have a large capacity for candies like these and can be found at baking shops and online stores.
Mimosa gummy bears being spilled out of a tilted glass

Recipe FAQs

Do homemade gummy bears need to be refrigerated?

You do have to refrigerate the gummy bears initially to let the gelatin set. I storage the homemade gummy bears in the fridge in an airtight container.

Why are homemade gummy bears sticky?

Homemade gummy bears lack preservatives and are naturally just a little sticky when touched. Heat and humidity can cause them to become even stickier, and possibly even melt. Depending on the climate, it's best to store these candies in the refrigerator, and always in an airtight container.

If I don't have a mold what else can I use?

No gummy bear molds? Instead line a baking pan with parchment paper. Pour in your mixture and let it set in the fridge. You will need to increase the resting time since it will be one large gummy. After its set, remove from fridge and cut into squares.

You Might Also Like

  • Hot Chocolate Milano Cookie "Tiramisu" with Bailey's Irish Cream
  • No-Churn Oreos and Bailey's Ice Cream
  • Strawberry Rosé Sorbet
  • Leftover Red Wine Chocolate Cake

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mimosa gummy bears in a small wine glass on a white background with gummy bears surrounding

Mimosa Gummy Bears

Mara
Delicious gummy bears made from orange juice and champagne!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Refrigerating Time 30 mins
Total Time 50 mins
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 250 small gummy bears
Calories 2 kcal

Equipment

  • Candy thermometer
  • Gummy bear molds

Ingredients
  

Mimosa Gummy Bears

  • ½ cup orange juice
  • ½ cup champagne
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoon powdered gelatin, unflavored

Instructions
 

  • On a sheet pan, lay out gummy bear molds.
  • In a saucepan combine orange juice, champagne, sugar, and gelatin. Heat over low medium heat and stir until sugar and gelatin are dissolved (about 2-3 minutes). Then, remove from heat. Use a candy thermometer or a spatula with a thermometer at the end make sure the mix is never heated over 172°F or else alcohol is will burn out.
  • Using a dropper, fill the gummy bear molds with the orange juice, gelatin mold and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Pop gummy bears out of molds and enjoy. Store the rest in an airtight container in the fridge.

Notes

If you do not have gummy bear molds, you could use a lined baking dish. However, you will need to increase the time in the refrigerator until set. Then cut into squares.
Nutritional information for this recipe is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. Please calculate your own nutritional information if you want it exact to what you make and use my calculations as a guide only.

Nutrition

Calories: 2kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg
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