Mimosa (cocktail)
| IBA official cocktail | |
|---|---|
 Two Mimosas | |
| Type | Wine cocktail |
| Primary alcohol by volume | |
| Served | Straight up; 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 champagne (or other sparkling wine) and 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 business or first class service on some passenger railways and airlines.[1] The mixing ratio of the "classic mimosa" differs based on the source.[2][3]
History[edit]
The cocktail is named after the yellow-flowered mimosa plant, Acacia dealbata.[4]
Variations[edit]
Buck's Fizz is a similar cocktail, invented in 1921 in London. It is made using twice as much champagne as orange juice.[5]
The Poinsettia is cranberry juice with champagne (sometimes with vodka and/or Cointreau).
The Lemosa is lemonade with champagne, with a small amount of blueberry syrup.[6]
The Vermosa is apple cider with champagne, notably served in Vermont, USA.[7] Apple cider with champagne and brandy is called an Apple Crisp.[8]
The Flirtini is made with pineapple juice, champagne and vodka.[9]
The Megmosa[10][11] is a similar type of cocktail, composed of equal parts champagne and grapefruit juice.
References[edit]
- ^ "Acela Express First Class Menus" (PDF).
- ^ "Creative Champagne Cocktails". Southern Living. Retrieved 2019-05-31.
- ^ Editors, Esquire (2018-03-07). "How to Make a Classic Mimosa". Esquire. Retrieved 2019-05-31.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
- ^ 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.
- ^ Miyashiro, Lauren (2018-03-02). "Lemon Blueberry Mimosas Are The Official Drink Of Spring". Delish. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
- ^ Staff, Dulcet (2019-11-13). "Apple Cider Mimosa aka Vermosa". Dulcet Scintilla. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
- ^ "Apple Crisp Cocktail". Food Network. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
- ^ "Flirtini - Pineapple Champagne Martini". Will Cook For Smiles. 2014-06-06. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
- ^ "Megmosa recipe | Epicurious.com". Epicurious. Retrieved 2018-01-23.
- ^ "Megmosa Recipe on Food52". Food52. Retrieved 2018-01-23.
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