Define Mimosa Drink

The mimosa is a type of alchoholic beverage recognizable by its orange color, citrus taste and effervescence. Unlike other cocktails, which are typically consumed during evening hours, mimosas are commonly served along with breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

The International Bartender's Association's (IBA) official recipe for the mimosa calls for mixing equal parts of champagne and orange juice.

Name

Because of its color, the mimosa gets its name from the Acacia dealbata, a bright orange to yellow tropical flower.

History

The mimosa was invented in 1925 at the Ritz Hotel in Paris, France. A nearly identical drink was created in 1921 at a tavern in London and given the name Buck's Fizz, and because of this, a mimosa is still called a Buck's Fizz in the United Kingdom.

Presentation

Traditionally, bartenders serve mimosas in a champagne flute. Although not required according to the IBA, the typical garnish for a mimosa is an orange twist.

Variations

Some bartenders add Grand Marnier to the minosa recipe and refer to the drink as a "grand mimosa." To create a nonalcoholic version of the drink, some substitute club soda, seltzer or mineral water for champagne.

References

• International Bartenders Association: Mimosa
• GreatCocktails.co.uk: Buck's Fizz & Mimosas
• The Heights Newspaper Online: Mimosas