Mimosa (cocktail)
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| This drink is designated as an IBA Official Cocktail |
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| Mimosa | |
 Two Mimosas
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| Type: | Wine cocktail |
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| Served: | stirred |
| Standard garnish: | grenadine, cherries[citation needed] |
| 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 or other sparkling wine and two parts thoroughly chilled orange juice. It is traditionally served in a tall champagne flute with a morning brunch or to guests at weddings.[1][2]
[edit] Variations
- fauxmosa - substitute champagne with a lemon lime-soft drink to create a non-alcoholic variation. [3]
- Astronaut mimosa - substitute Tang in lieu of orange juice.
The Mimosa was reportedly invented at the Ritz Hotel in Paris around 1925.[3]
Mimosa is known as Buck's Fizz in the United Kingdom.
[edit] References
- ^ What is a Mimosa?
- ^ http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Mimosa/Detail.aspx>
- ^ a b Mimosa Recipe - Several Mimosas - Delicious Brunch Drinks From Restaurant
Field, Colin Peter (2003). The Cocktails of the Ritz Paris. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 0743247523.
