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Mimosa

Name: Mimosa
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 cocktail
Cuisine: Contemporary Classics
Ingredients: Chilled Champagne; 2 oz Orange Juice

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.

Taste profile

Balanced, light, balanced, and smooth.

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.

2 total

Champagnespirit - Alcoholic

Chilled

Orange Juicemixer - Non-alcoholic

2 oz

How to make it

Build it step by step.

2 steps

1Ensure both ingredients are well chilled, then mix into the glass.
2Serve cold.

Method

Mixed

Finish

Usually finished with Orange Juice.

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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

Best for

Best for brunch.

Glassware

Champagne flute

More to know before you make it

A fuller read on the drink.

Flavor read

Expect a balanced profile with support from Champagne, Orange Juice.

Best pairing

Works well with brunch dishes, salty snacks, and lighter daytime food.

Serving style

Serve in a champagne flute and aim for a easy prep that still feels polished in the glass.

Where it fits

Mimosa is associated with the Contemporary Classics family of modern cocktail classics.

Background

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