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The [[Buck's Fizz (cocktail)|Buck's Fizz]] is a similar type of cocktail, invented a few years earlier in London, which has twice as much champagne as orange juice.<ref>https://www.diffordsguide.com/encyclopedia/1244/cocktails/bucks-fizz-and-mimosa-cocktails-history-recipes-and-tips</ref> |
The [[Buck's Fizz (cocktail)|Buck's Fizz]] is a similar type of cocktail, invented a few years earlier in London, which has twice as much champagne as orange juice.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.diffordsguide.com/encyclopedia/1244/cocktails/bucks-fizz-and-mimosa-cocktails-history-recipes-and-tips|title=Buck's Fizz & Mimosa Cocktails – history & recipes|website=www.diffordsguide.com|language=en|access-date=2018-01-23}}</ref> |
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The Poinsettia is cranberry juice with champagne (sometimes with [[vodka]] and/or [[Cointreau]]). |
The Poinsettia is cranberry juice with champagne (sometimes with [[vodka]] and/or [[Cointreau]]). |
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The Megmosa<ref>https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/megmosa-589282276ad0bdd91204c551</ref> <ref>https://food52.com/recipes/73379-megmosa</ref> is a similar type of cocktail, invented by its founder M. Sheppard on the east coast of the United States, which is composed of equal parts champagne and grapefruit juice, and generally garnished with raspberries. |
The Megmosa<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/megmosa-589282276ad0bdd91204c551|title=Megmosa recipe {{!}} Epicurious.com|website=Epicurious|language=en-US|access-date=2018-01-23}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://food52.com/recipes/73379-megmosa|title=Megmosa Recipe on Food52|website=Food52|language=en|access-date=2018-01-23}}</ref> is a similar type of cocktail, invented by its founder M. Sheppard on the east coast of the United States, which is composed of equal parts champagne and grapefruit juice, and generally garnished with raspberries. |
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Pineapple and champagne is called a Soleil. |
Pineapple and champagne is called a Soleil. |
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Revision as of 22:47, 23 January 2018
| IBA official cocktail | |
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 Two Mimosas | |
| Type | Wine cocktail |
| Base spirit | |
| Served | Neat: undiluted and without ice |
| Standard garnish | Orange twist |
| Standard drinkware |  |
| IBA specified ingredients† |
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| Preparation | Ensure both ingredients are well chilled, then mix into the glass. Serve cold. |
| † Mimosa recipe at International Bartenders Association | |
A Mimosa cocktail is composed of one part champagne (or other sparkling wine) and one part 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.
History
It is believed to have been invented at the Hôtel Ritz Paris by Frank Meier, in about 1925.[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, invented a few years earlier in London, which has twice as much champagne as orange juice.[3]
The Poinsettia is cranberry juice with champagne (sometimes with vodka and/or Cointreau).
The Megmosa[4] [5] is a similar type of cocktail, invented by its founder M. Sheppard on the east coast of the United States, which is composed of equal parts champagne and grapefruit juice, and generally garnished with raspberries.
Pineapple and champagne is called a Soleil.
References
- ^ Empey, Ereich. "Musings on Cocktails". Retrieved 5 February 2014.
- ^ Krekow, Sylvie. "Mimosa – Drink Recipe: How to Make the Perfect Mimosa". Esquire. Retrieved 2012-08-02.
- ^ "Buck's Fizz & Mimosa Cocktails – history & recipes". www.diffordsguide.com. Retrieved 2018-01-23.
- ^ "Megmosa recipe | Epicurious.com". Epicurious. Retrieved 2018-01-23.
- ^ "Megmosa Recipe on Food52". Food52. Retrieved 2018-01-23.
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