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Wanna know how to make a Mimosa Cocktail? You mix Champagne and Orange Juice together in a Champagne flute.
Are you looking for a great cocktail to go with brunch? Well, the Mimosa has got the market pretty much covered.
In this article, I’m going to share my quick & easy guide on how to make a Mimosa cocktail plus a whole lot more.
In this article:
- Learn how to make a killer Mimosa.
- Learn how to make a ThatCocktail Killer Mimosa.
- Expand your cocktail knowledge and learn the origin of the Mimosa.
- Plus a whole lot more.
Let’s dive right in.
Origin of the Mimosa
So, where did the Mimosa originate?
…that’s a great question.
In Spain, Sparkling Wine and Orange Juice have been combined and drank for Centuries.
…But the first recorded use of Champagne and Orange Juice was thought to have started in 1921.
Buck’s Fizz
In the London Bucks Club a gentleman wanted an excuse to start drinking before lunchtime. The Bartender there created a secret concoction that. over time, morphed into what we now called: Buck’s Fizz.
The Buck’s Fizz has the same ingredients as the Mimosa, just different qualities. The most widely accepted Buck’s Fizz recipe contains one part orange juice to two parts Champagne.
…The Mimosa, on the other hand, has equal measures of orange juice and Champagne. You know, so you feel less like you’ve got a problem when you drink one at lunch.
The Birth of the Mimosa
Four years later the Mimosa was born…
…or so the story goes.
A bartender by the name of Frank Meier is credited to have created the modern-day Mimosa, while working at The Ritz, Paris.
…But where did the name of the Mimosa come from?
Why Call it a ‘Mimosa’?
The cocktail was named after the yellow, Australian Mimosa plant (official name: Acacia dealbata).
It’s believed that this plant was particularly favoured by French gardeners at the time and that’s where the name came from.
The Mimosa Get’s Popular
The popularity of the Mimosa grew in the 1940s when the cocktail became a favourite of Alfred Hitchcock.
Yes…that Alfred Hitchcock.
Some stories will tell you it was actually Hitchcock who invented the cocktail in San Francisco, but in reality, he just made it popular.
Next, let’s take a look at how to make a Mimosa cocktail the traditional way.
How to Make a Mimosa Cocktail: The Traditional Way
Mimosa
Ingredients
- Champagne 75ml / 2.5oz.
- Orange Juice 75ml / 2.5oz.
- a twist of orange
Recipe
- Add Ice, Champagne, and Orange Juice to a Champagne Glass.
- Garnish with a twist of orange.
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How to Make a Mimosa Cocktail: The ThatCocktail Way
ThatCocktail Mimosa
Ingredients
- Champagne 75ml / 2.5oz.
- Orange Juice 75ml / 2.5oz.
- 4 dashes of Cointreau
- a twist of orange
Recipe
- Add Ice, Champagne, Orange Juice, and Cointreau to a Champagne Glass.
- Garnish with a twist of orange.
Tweet This RecipeShare on FacebookEmail to a FriendI know there’s only a teaspoon of Cointreau different between the two, but let me tell you: it takes your Mimosa game to a whole new level.
FAQS
Now that I’ve shared how to make a Mimosa cocktail recipe, let me take on some Mimosa-related FAQs.
What do You Need to Make a Mimosa?
You need Champagne, Orange Juice and Champagne Flutes to make a Mimosa.
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Can You Make a Mimosa with Prosecco?
Whilst the traditional Mimosa cocktail recipe does call for Champagne, Prosecco can be used too.
Why?
…Because both are Sparkling White Wines and work the same in a Mimosa.
The only differences between the two are:
- They come from different regions. Champagne from Champagne, Prosecco from Prosecco.
- They are made from different grapes. Champagne is made from chardonnay, pinot noir, and pinot meunier grape, whilst Prosecco is mostly made from glera grapes.
What is the Best Champagne for a Mimosa?
Whatever Champagne you like, whatever Champagne you have in your house or whatever Champagne meets your budget.
If you want to make Mimosa on a smaller budget, then swap Champagne out for Prosecco.
How Much Champagne Goes into a Mimosa?
75ml (or 2.5oz) of Champagne goes into a Mimosa.
Want More Cocktail Ideas?
Are you looking for a little more cocktail inspiration? You should check out our Cocktail Recipes hub page. There you’ll find over 100 different quick and easy cocktail recipes you can get stuck into.
Happy mixing!
Further Reading
- How to Make a Kir Royale
- https://makemeacocktail.com/blog/history-mimosa-cocktail/.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mimosa_(cocktail).
- https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/drinks/recipes/a28290/simple-mimosa-recipe/.
- https://www.nielsen.com/us/en/insights/article/2015/battle-of-the-sparkling-wines-champagne-vs-prosecco/
