Mimosa (cocktail)

A Mimosa is a cocktail composed of three parts champagne and two parts thoroughly chilled orange juice, traditionally served in a tall champagne flute with a morning brunch. It is also often served to early guests at weddings, and in first class on jetliners.

Related Topics:
Cocktail - Champagne - Orange juice - Brunch - Wedding - First class - Jetliner

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The Mimosa cocktail was reportedly invented at the Ritz Hotel in Paris, France circa 1925. Some Mimosa fans think Orangina makes a better Mimosa, while another stratum insists on a tablespoon of Grand Marnier in the bottom of the glass (technically a Grand Mimosa). A similar (and often identical) British cocktail is called a bucks fizz.

Related Topics:
Ritz Hotel - Paris, France - Orangina - Grand Marnier - Bucks fizz

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In a variation of this cocktail, called Hibiscus, cranberry juice replaces orange juice.

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In another variation of this cocktail, called a Lilosa (Cocktail), pink grapefruit juice replaces orange juice.

Related Topics:
Lilosa (Cocktail) - Grapefruit juice

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