Taste profile
Balanced, light, balanced, and smooth.
Wine & SparklingEasyChampagne flute
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Mimosa
Mimosa combines Champagne, Orange Juice in a ordinary drink served in a champagne flute. It is a strong fit for brunch and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
Best for
Best for brunch.
Quick tags
IBAContemporaryClassic
Quick fact
A mimosa cocktail consists of champagne and chilled citrus juice, usually orange juice. It is often served in a tall champagne flute at brunch, or at festive occasions such as weddings, or as part of business or first class service on some passenger railways and airlines. The mixing ratio varies.
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Ingredients
Everything in the glass.
How to make it
Build it step by step.
Language:
- 1Ensure both ingredients are well chilled, then mix into the glass.
- 2Serve cold.
Method
Mixed
Finish
Usually finished with Orange Juice.
Taste map
Strength
Balanced
Sweetness
Light
Sourness
Balanced
Bitterness
Smooth
Read: Mimosa is a easy alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Champagne, Orange Juice.
Texture and serve cues
✓Has citrus
✓Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Glassware
Champagne flute
Method
Mixed
More to know before you make it
A fuller read on the drink.
Flavor & pairing
Expect a balanced profile with support from Champagne, Orange Juice. Works well with brunch dishes, salty snacks, and lighter daytime food.
Serving & context
Serve in a champagne flute and aim for a easy prep that still feels polished in the glass. Mimosa is associated with the Contemporary Classics family of modern cocktail classics.
Background
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A mimosa cocktail consists of champagne and chilled citrus juice, usually orange juice. It is often served in a tall champagne flute at brunch, or at festive occasions such as weddings, or as part of business or first class service on some passenger railways and airlines. The mixing ratio varies.
Reference cards
Base spirit
Wine & Sparkling
Category
Ordinary Drink
IBA category
Contemporary Classics
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Champagne flute
Method
Mixed
Garnish
Usually finished with Orange Juice.
Sources and extras
Read the background source
Reference note: Mimosa (cocktail)
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