Main alcohol Champagne Drinkware Champagne flute | Served Stirred not shaken | |
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Ingredients 2 1/2 oz (1 part) Orange juice, 2 1/2 oz (1 part) Champagne Preparation Ensure both ingredients are well chilled, then mix into the glass. Serve cold. Standard garnish Cherries, Strawberries, Grenadine Similar Bellini, Bloody Mary, Sangria, Margarita, Screwdriver | ||
A Mimosa is a cocktail composed of equal parts champagne (or other sparkling wine) and chilled citrus juice, usually orange juice unless otherwise specified. It is traditionally served in a tall champagne flute at brunch, at weddings, or as part of First Class service on some passenger railways and airlines.
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History
It is believed to have been invented circa 1925 in the Hôtel Ritz Paris by Frank Meier. It is probably named after the common name in Europe for the yellow flowers of Acacia dealbata.
Variations
The Buck's Fizz is a similar type of cocktail, but with twice as much champagne as orange juice.
The Megmosa is similar type of cocktail; however, it is prepared with grapefruit juice.
The Poinsettia is a similar type of cocktail; however, it is prepared with cranberry juice.
