How To Make a Mimosa

  • December 3, 2007
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When it comes to classic brunch drinks, the Mimosa is as “brunchy” as they come—2 parts this morning’s fresh start to 1 part last night’s decadence.

You Will Need

  • Champagne
  • Fresh squeezed orange juice
  • An orange wedge
  • A champagne flute
  • A spoon
How To Make a Mimosa: Pour O.J.

Step 1: Pour O.J.

Fill the champagne flute about 2/3 of the way with O.J.

How To Make a Mimosa: Top up glass w/ bubbly

Step 2: Top up glass w/ bubbly

Slowly top up the glass with bubbly.

For extra zing, add a splash of orange liqueur.

How To Make a Mimosa: Stir

Step 3: Stir

Gently stir the cocktail.

How To Make a Mimosa: Garnish & serve

Step 4: Garnish & serve

Add an orange slice for garnish and serve.

A Mimosa heavier on Champagne than O.J. is known as a Buck’s Fizz — named for London’s Buck’s Hotel, where it was reportedly invented in 1921.

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