CLASSIC COCKTAIL · 1920–1933
Mimosa
Champagne and orange juice: the simplest sparkling brunch drink.
1925Historical classicResearched
The Mimosa was popularised in Paris in the 1920s and is often attributed to Frank Meier at the Ritz. Champagne and orange juice make a low-alcohol, refreshing drink that became a brunch standard. Its name comes from the yellow mimosa flower.
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THE RECIPELight, citrusy and sparkling
Ingredients
- Champagne90 ml
- Orange juice90 ml
- Orange sliceto garnish
Method
Pour the orange juice into a flute, top slowly with champagne and garnish with orange.
Flute · orange juice · champagne