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== History == |
== History == |
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The cocktail is named after the yellow-flowered mimosa plant, ''[[Acacia dealbata]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.esquire.com/drinks/mimosa-drink-recipe|title=Mimosa – Drink Recipe: How to Make the Perfect Mimosa|magazine=Esquire|first=Sylvie|last=Krekow|access-date=2012-08-02}}</ref> The origin of the cocktail is unclear, and was originally called a "champagne orange".<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |last=Moss |first=Robert |date=April 24, 2017 |title=How the Mimosa Became the Official Drink of Brunch |url=https://www.myrecipes.com/extracrispy/how-the-mimosa-became-the-official-drink-of-brunch |url-status=deviated |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180513204507/https://www.myrecipes.com/extracrispy/how-the-mimosa-became-the-official-drink-of-brunch |archive-date=May 13, 2018 |access-date=2022-04-29 |website=MyRecipes |language=en |quote=His 1934 cocktail book ''The Artistry Of Mixing Drinks'' includes the mimosa among its 300 recipes.... But Meier put a symbol—his initials inside a diamond—next to the cocktails he invented and there’s no such mark next to the mimosa.}}</ref> Some credit the [[Paris Ritz]]'s bartender and cocktail writer Frank Meier for making the mimosa cocktail; however, Meier's 1934 book on mixing drinks, which has a special symbol for his inventions, does not use it for the mimosa.<ref name=":15" /> The mimosa can be considered as a variant of the cocktail |
The cocktail is named after the yellow-flowered mimosa plant, ''[[Acacia dealbata]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.esquire.com/drinks/mimosa-drink-recipe|title=Mimosa – Drink Recipe: How to Make the Perfect Mimosa|magazine=Esquire|first=Sylvie|last=Krekow|access-date=2012-08-02}}</ref> The origin of the cocktail is unclear, and was originally called a "champagne orange".<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |last=Moss |first=Robert |date=April 24, 2017 |title=How the Mimosa Became the Official Drink of Brunch |url=https://www.myrecipes.com/extracrispy/how-the-mimosa-became-the-official-drink-of-brunch |url-status=deviated |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180513204507/https://www.myrecipes.com/extracrispy/how-the-mimosa-became-the-official-drink-of-brunch |archive-date=May 13, 2018 |access-date=2022-04-29 |website=MyRecipes |language=en |quote=His 1934 cocktail book ''The Artistry Of Mixing Drinks'' includes the mimosa among its 300 recipes.... But Meier put a symbol—his initials inside a diamond—next to the cocktails he invented and there’s no such mark next to the mimosa.}}</ref> Some credit the [[Paris Ritz]]'s bartender and cocktail writer Frank Meier for making the mimosa cocktail; however, Meier's 1934 book on mixing drinks, which has a special symbol for his inventions, does not use it for the mimosa.<ref name=":15" /> The mimosa can be considered as a variant of the cocktail [[Buck's Fizz]], or vice-versa; Buck's Fizz appears to date from 1921.<ref name=":15"/><ref name="Schuster">{{Cite book |last=Schuster |first=Amanda |url=https://londonist.com/london/drink/bucks-fizz-cocktail-created-bucks-club-mayfair |title=Signature Cocktails |publisher=Phaidon |year=2023 |access-date=25 December 2023 |via=londonist.com}}</ref> The [[International Bartenders Association]] simply says the mimosa is "Also known as Buck’s Fizz".<ref name=MimosaIBA>{{cite web |url=https://iba-world.com/mimosa/ |title=Mimosa – Contemporary classics – IBA cocktail |access-date=December 12, 2022 |website=[[International Bartenders Association]]|date=29 April 2021 }}</ref> The mimosa became popular in the United States in the 1960s.<ref name=":15"/> A news article published in the ''[[Sydney Morning Herald]]'' wrote about [[Queen Elizabeth II]] drinking a mimosa, introduced to her by [[Earl Mountbatten of Burma]] after his visit to the [[Southern France|south of France]].<ref name=":15"/> |
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== Variations == |
== Variations == |
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[[Buck's Fizz (cocktail)|Buck's Fizz]] is essentially the same cocktail,<ref name=":15"/><ref name=MimosaIBA/> said to have been invented in 1921 in London.<ref name=Difford/> Some sources draw a distinction, saying the Buck's Fizz specifically uses twice as much champagne as orange juice while the mimosa should use equal proportions, that a Buck's Fizz should be served without ice and a mimosa should include ice, or that a Buck's Fizz should be served in a [[champagne flute|flute]] or [[champagne coupe|coupe]] and a mimosa should be served in an ordinary [[wine glass]].<ref name=Difford>{{Cite web|url=https://www.diffordsguide.com/encyclopedia/1244/cocktails/bucks-fizz-and-mimosa-cocktails-history-recipes-and-tips|title=Buck's Fizz & Mimosa Cocktails – history & recipes|website=www.diffordsguide.com|language=en|access-date=2018-01-23}}</ref> However, some sources give instructions for making mimosas that clearly do not fit these characterizations.<ref name=EsquireClassicMimosa/> |
[[Buck's Fizz (cocktail)|Buck's Fizz]] is essentially the same cocktail,<ref name=":15"/><ref name=MimosaIBA/> said to have been invented in 1921 in London.<ref name="Schuster"/><ref name=Difford/> Some sources draw a distinction, saying the Buck's Fizz specifically uses twice as much champagne as orange juice while the mimosa should use equal proportions, that a Buck's Fizz should be served without ice and a mimosa should include ice, or that a Buck's Fizz should be served in a [[champagne flute|flute]] or [[champagne coupe|coupe]] and a mimosa should be served in an ordinary [[wine glass]].<ref name=Difford>{{Cite web|url=https://www.diffordsguide.com/encyclopedia/1244/cocktails/bucks-fizz-and-mimosa-cocktails-history-recipes-and-tips|title=Buck's Fizz & Mimosa Cocktails – history & recipes|website=www.diffordsguide.com|language=en|access-date=2018-01-23}}</ref> However, some sources give instructions for making mimosas that clearly do not fit these characterizations.<ref name=EsquireClassicMimosa/> |
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Other ingredients are sometimes added, such as [[Grand Marnier]] or [[orange bitters]].<ref name=EsquireClassicMimosa/> |
Other ingredients are sometimes added, such as [[Grand Marnier]] or [[orange bitters]].<ref name=EsquireClassicMimosa/> |
Revision as of 21:49, 25 December 2023
IBA official cocktail | |
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Type | Wine cocktail |
Base spirit | |
Served | Straight up: chilled, without ice |
Standard garnish | Orange twist |
Standard drinkware | Champagne flute |
IBA specified ingredients† |
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Preparation | Ensure both ingredients are well chilled, then mix into the glass. Serve cold. |
† Mimosa recipe at International Bartenders Association |
A mimosa cocktail consists of champagne (or other sparkling wine) and chilled citrus juice, usually orange juice. It is often served in a tall champagne flute at festive occasions such as brunch, weddings, or as part of business or first class service on some passenger railways and airlines.[1] The mixing ratio varies.[2][3]
History
The cocktail is named after the yellow-flowered mimosa plant, Acacia dealbata.[4] The origin of the cocktail is unclear, and was originally called a "champagne orange".[5] Some credit the Paris Ritz's bartender and cocktail writer Frank Meier for making the mimosa cocktail; however, Meier's 1934 book on mixing drinks, which has a special symbol for his inventions, does not use it for the mimosa.[5] The mimosa can be considered as a variant of the cocktail Buck's Fizz, or vice-versa; Buck's Fizz appears to date from 1921.[5][6] The International Bartenders Association simply says the mimosa is "Also known as Buck’s Fizz".[7] The mimosa became popular in the United States in the 1960s.[5] A news article published in the Sydney Morning Herald wrote about Queen Elizabeth II drinking a mimosa, introduced to her by Earl Mountbatten of Burma after his visit to the south of France.[5]
Variations
Buck's Fizz is essentially the same cocktail,[5][7] said to have been invented in 1921 in London.[6][8] Some sources draw a distinction, saying the Buck's Fizz specifically uses twice as much champagne as orange juice while the mimosa should use equal proportions, that a Buck's Fizz should be served without ice and a mimosa should include ice, or that a Buck's Fizz should be served in a flute or coupe and a mimosa should be served in an ordinary wine glass.[8] However, some sources give instructions for making mimosas that clearly do not fit these characterizations.[3]
Other ingredients are sometimes added, such as Grand Marnier or orange bitters.[3]
The poinsettia is cranberry juice with champagne (sometimes with vodka and/or Cointreau).
The lemosa is lemonade with champagne, with a small amount of blueberry syrup.[9]
The Vermosa is apple cider with champagne, notably served in Vermont, United States.[10] Apple cider with champagne and brandy is called an apple crisp.[11]
The flirtini is made with pineapple juice, champagne and vodka.[12]
The megmosa[13][14] is a similar type of cocktail, composed of equal parts champagne and grapefruit juice.
The sherbet mimosa[15] consists of champagne and a scoop of sherbet, instead of orange juice.
The lychee rose mimosa[15] consists of champagne with lychee and rosewater.
The Hawaiian mimosa[15] consists of rum, champagne, pineapple juice, orange juice, and cherry juice.
Popular culture
National Mimosa Day is an unofficial holiday observed on May 16.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "Acela Express First Class Menus" (PDF).
- ^ "Creative Champagne Cocktails". Southern Living. Retrieved 2019-05-31.
- ^ a b c "How to Make a Classic Mimosa". Esquire. 2018-03-07. Retrieved 2019-05-31.
- ^ Krekow, Sylvie. "Mimosa – Drink Recipe: How to Make the Perfect Mimosa". Esquire. Retrieved 2012-08-02.
- ^ a b c d e f Moss, Robert (April 24, 2017). "How the Mimosa Became the Official Drink of Brunch". MyRecipes. Archived from the original on May 13, 2018. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
His 1934 cocktail book The Artistry Of Mixing Drinks includes the mimosa among its 300 recipes.... But Meier put a symbol—his initials inside a diamond—next to the cocktails he invented and there's no such mark next to the mimosa.
- ^ a b Schuster, Amanda (2023). Signature Cocktails. Phaidon. Retrieved 25 December 2023 – via londonist.com.
- ^ a b "Mimosa – Contemporary classics – IBA cocktail". International Bartenders Association. 29 April 2021. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
- ^ a b "Buck's Fizz & Mimosa Cocktails – history & recipes". www.diffordsguide.com. Retrieved 2018-01-23.
- ^ Miyashiro, Lauren (2018-03-02). "Lemon Blueberry Mimosas Are The Official Drink Of Spring". Delish. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
- ^ "Apple Cider Mimosa aka Vermosa". Dulcet Scintilla. 2019-11-13. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
- ^ "Apple Crisp Cocktail". Food Network. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
- ^ "Flirtini - Pineapple Champagne Martini". Will Cook For Smiles. 2014-06-06. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
- ^ "Megmosa recipe | Epicurious.com". Epicurious. Retrieved 2018-01-23.
- ^ "Megmosa Recipe on Food52". Food52. Retrieved 2018-01-23.
- ^ a b c "From Lychee to Lavender: Mimosa Recipes You'll Love". Country Living. 2019-03-05. Retrieved 2022-05-13.