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Mimosa cocktail - other-based served in Champagne flute
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Mimosa

The Mimosa is a quintessential brunch cocktail believed to have been created in 1925 at the Hôtel Ritz Paris, quickly becoming a staple of leisurely weekend mornings worldwide.

Quick Facts

Prep Time

5 min

Difficulty

easy

Glassware

champagne-flute

Ice

Cubed

Technique

Build

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Champagne
  • 2 oz Orange Juice

Instructions

1

Ensure both ingredients are well chilled, then mix into the glass.

2

Serve cold.

About This Cocktail

The Mimosa is a quintessential brunch cocktail believed to have been created in 1925 at the Hôtel Ritz Paris, quickly becoming a staple of leisurely weekend mornings worldwide. This effortlessly elegant drink combines chilled Champagne with fresh orange juice, creating a light, refreshing, and subtly sweet effervescent sip with bright citrus notes. Served in a classic Champagne flute, the Mimosa is the perfect companion for brunches, baby showers, and celebratory gatherings where simple sophistication meets sunny charm.

Mimosa cocktail - other-based served in Champagne flute

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