Are you looking for the perfect mimosa recipe? Provided you've got some orange juice and champagne, you're ready to make a mimosa. If you want to make sure that you serve the best mimosa in town, read on! This guide will help you learn how to make a mimosa.
When it comes to sweet and refreshing cocktails that are easy to make and sure to impress, Mimosas are the cream of the crop. Originally invented in Paris in the early 1920s, the mimosa has become an enduring cocktail that few can resist. Whether it's as an early morning pick me-up or a brunch-time cocktail, mimosas are delicious and extremely easy to make. So if you're looking to add a little class to your mid-day celebration, break out the bubbly and get ready for a beautiful buzz!
How to Make a Mimosa
This video, produced by Mahalo, shows bartender Anthony Pea of the National Bartenders School demonstrating how to make a mimosa. Pea fills a champagne flute 3/4 full with champagne, before topping the glass off with orange juice. He garnishes the mimosa with a strawberry to finish the drink.
What You'll Need to Make the Perfect Mimosa
Making a Mimosa
Make sure to chill both the champagne and the orange juice at least an hour before serving.
Decide on how many Mimosas you want to make and set out that number of champagne flutes
Pour 2 oz. of orange juice into each of the glasses you've laid out.
Add a small amount of orange liqueur to each glass.
Fill the rest of each glass with champagne (about 3 oz.) and stir well.
Mimosa Tips and Tricks
- Make sure to serve your mimosas directly after pouring them. If you wait too long, the carbonation from the champagne will dissipate, leaving you with a flat cocktail.
- For a better mimosa, use fresh squeezed orange juice and high quality dry champagne.
- If you want to make a non-alcoholic mimosa, simply substitute sparkling apple juice for the champagne.
- While you may be tempted to add ice to cool down the drink, it can dilute the cocktail and give it a watery taste.
- Prechill the glasses to help keep the Mimosa cold.
- Experiment with orange juice blends, such as orange-tangerine or orange-grapefruit, for a different twist on the traditional mimosa.
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