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Mimosa recipe

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Sparkling cocktail served in a champagne flute.

Aperitif Sparkling Something to celebrate Great classics
Volume 15 cl
Alcohol 6 %
Calories 504 kcal
Colour Orange, Yellow
Difficulty Easy
Published 08/2026
Prep time 3 min
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Ingredients

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Preparation

  1. Pour the well-chilled orange juice into a champagne flute.
  2. Gently top up with well-chilled champagne.
  3. Do not stir, to preserve the bubbles.

Serving

This cocktail is served in:

Champagne flute

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History

Created in 1925 by bartender Frank Meier at the bar of the Ritz hotel in Paris. Its name comes from the cocktail's yellow color, reminiscent of the mimosa flower.

Decoration

Garnish with ½ orange slice on the rim of the flute.

Variation

The "Buck's Fizz" is a British variant with two-thirds champagne to one-third orange juice. The "Mockmosa" is its non-alcoholic version, using sparkling lemonade instead of champagne.

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Frequently asked questions

What else is Mimosa called?

The Mimosa cocktail is also known as mimosa, buck's fizz, champagne orange, brunch.

Which glass should Mimosa be served in?

It is recommended to serve this recipe in a Champagne flute.

What is the volume of Mimosa?

The volume of the Mimosa cocktail is 15 cl.

What is the alcohol content of Mimosa?

The alcohol content of the Mimosa recipe is 6%.

How many calories are in Mimosa?

The calories of the Mimosa cocktail are estimated at 504 calories.

What colour is Mimosa?

The Mimosa cocktail is Orange, Yellow in colour.

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Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to your health; please drink responsibly. This cocktail is not recommended for pregnant women.

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Updated on 10/08/2026

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