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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 / serving 90 kcal
Colour Yellow, Orange
Difficulty Easy
Published 08/2026
Prep time 2 min
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Ingredients

Orange juice
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Champagne
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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

Which glass should the Mimosa cocktail be served in?

Recommended glass: champagne flute.

How strong is the Mimosa cocktail?

The Mimosa cocktail is about 6% alcohol.

How many calories are in the Mimosa cocktail?

Allow for about 90 kcal per serving.

How long does the Mimosa cocktail take to make?

Allow for about 2 min of preparation. Difficulty: easy.

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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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Portrait of Florian Bouché

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Updated on 10/08/2026

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