Mimosa (cocktail)

For other uses, see Mimosa (disambiguation).
Mimosa
IBA Official Cocktail
Two Mimosas
Type Wine cocktail
Primary alcohol by volume
Served Neat; undiluted and without ice
Standard garnish

Orange twist

Standard drinkware
Champagne flute
IBA specified ingredients*
Preparation Ensure both ingredients are well chilled, then mix into the glass. Serve cold.
* Mimosa recipe at International Bartenders Association

A Mimosa is a cocktail composed of equal parts champagne (or other sparkling wine) and chilled citrus juice, usually orange juice unless otherwise specified (e.g., a grapefruit juice mimosa). 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.

History

It is believed to have been invented circa 1925 in the Hôtel Ritz Paris by Frank Meier.[1] It is probably named after the common name in Europe for the yellow flowers of Acacia dealbata.[2]

Variations

The Buck's Fizz is a similar type of cocktail, but with twice as much champagne as orange juice.

References

  1. ↑ Empey, Ereich. "Musings on Cocktails". Retrieved 5 February 2014.
  2. ↑ Krekow, Sylvie. "Mimosa – Drink Recipe: How to Make the Perfect Mimosa". Esquire. Retrieved 2012-08-02.
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