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Mimosa
Mimosa

A classic brunch cocktail, named after the tropical flowering shrub.

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Ingredients [ oz | cl ][ My Bar ]
4 oz Champagne[ Add ]
2 dashes Grand Marnier[ Add ]
2 oz Orange Juice[ Add ]

Method: Prepare in glass
Glass: Flute
Recipe:

  1. Fill a flute glass one-quarter with orange juice.
  2. Add 2 dashes of Grand Marnier (or any other orange liqueur like Triple Sec and Cointreau)
  3. Top with Champagne (or any other sparkling wine)



Volume: 6.1 oz
Alcohol by volume: 8%

Popularity

Times viewed: 38290
Average Score: 9.0 (4 votes)

My Score

History

Created in 1925 at the Ritz Hotel in Paris

Comments


I like to add equal parts pineapple juice and OJ then top off with a splash of Triple Sec. Smooths things out nicely.;

Comment by Shaun on 2010-02-13 22:59:01

Sounds refreshing, almost like a bucksfizz sort of taste.;

Comment by Jenks on 2009-07-29 05:56:18

Personally, I would use cointreau instead of Grand Marnier as GM unless u like mimosa towards the "sour" side.;

Comment by Athena on 2009-05-13 18:38:27

Added by David on 2008-12-28 18:11:09
Last updated on 2011-12-22 20:01:03
Status: Approved