| IBA official cocktail | |
|---|---|
) Two Mimosas | |
| Type | Wine cocktail |
| Primary alcohol by volume |
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| Served | Straight up; without ice |
| Standard garnish | Orange twist |
| Standard drinkware | ){kind=small} |
| 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
The cocktail is named after the yellow-flowered mimosa plant, Acacia dealbata.[4]
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.[5]
The Poinsettia is cranberry juice with champagne (sometimes with vodka and/or Cointreau).
The Lemosa is lemonade with champagne.
The Vermosa is apple cider with champagne, notably served in Vermont, USA. Apple cider with champagne is also called a Crisp.
The Soleil is made with pineapple juice.
A large portion of mimosa is sometimes called a "double dose of mimose."
The Megmosa[6][7] is a similar type of cocktail, composed of equal parts champagne and grapefruit juice.
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.