| This drink is designated as an IBA Official Cocktail |
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| Mimosa | |
| Type: | Wine cocktail |
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| Served: | stirred |
| Standard garnish: | grenadine, cherries |
| Standard drinkware: |
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| IBA specified ingredients†: |
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| Preparation: | Ensure both ingredients are well chilled, then mix together into the glass. Serve cold. |
A Mimosa is a cocktail-like drink composed of three parts champagne and two parts thoroughly chilled orange juice traditionally served in a tall champagne flute with a morning brunch or bottled together. It is also often served to early guests at weddings, and in first class on jet airliners. Grenadine and a cherry can be added for extra color. The Mimosa was reportedly invented at the Ritz Hotel in Paris around 1925. Orangina or a tablespoon of Grand Marnier (also known as a Grand Mimosa or a Morning Glory) are sometimes added. In the United Kingdom, the drink is often called a "Buck's Fizz".
Variations
- The Fauxmosa - A “mocktail” (Non-Alcoholic) variation, substituting 7 Up, Sprite, or similar lemon-lime soft drink, for the champagne.[1]
- The Manmosa - Substitute beer for champagne.[2]
- The 40 Mimosa- Drink a 40 down to the label and fill up to the top with orange juice. Also known as a Brass Monkey
References
- Sources consulted
- Field, Colin Peter. The Cocktails of the Ritz Paris.
- Savage, Adam. "MythBusters" Season 2, Episode 23.
- Endnotes
- ^ http://www.real-restaurant-recipes.com/mimosa-recipe.html
- ^ http://eastvillageidiot.com/2006/08/29/manly-drinks/
