MIMOSA COCKTAIL
The MIMOSA COCKTAIL is a fresh and refreshing drink made with orange juice and prosecco or champagne, famous and appreciated worldwide, perfect for an aperitif.
It is a variant of the BELLINI and ROSSINI cocktails, also made with fresh fruit and light prosecco, lower in alcohol and therefore less caloric than other drinks.
The ORIGINAL RECIPE of the MIMOSA DRINK, approved by the International Bartender Association, is really easy and quick: the only important recommendation to get a perfect result is to use only freshly squeezed orange juice and not ready-made juices, otherwise the taste will not be the same, and the ingredients (orange juice and prosecco) must be well chilled in the fridge.
In Italy, this cocktail made with orange juice and prosecco is usually served as an aperitif, while in America, because it is light and refreshing, it is mainly consumed during Sunday brunch as a sparkling and alcoholic alternative to classic orange juice, accompanied by pancakes, savory muffins, and french toast.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 1 COCKTAIL
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 87.19 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 8.34 (g) of which sugars 7.06 (g)
- Proteins 0.45 (g)
- Fat 0.00 (g) of which saturated 0.00 (g)of which unsaturated 0.00 (g)
- Fibers 0.05 (g)
- Sodium 5.25 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 150 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
MIMOSA COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS
- 2.5 oz prosecco (or champagne in the original version)
- 2.5 oz orange juice (fresh fruit, not packaged juice)
- 1 slice orange
Tools
- Glass
Steps
First, squeeze the oranges and then strain the juice with a fine mesh strainer. Place the orange juice in the fridge to chill. You will need the juice of about half an orange per person.
Once it has chilled, pour the orange juice into a champagne flute and add the prosecco, also well chilled from the refrigerator. Quickly stir with a long-handled teaspoon or Bar Spoon. Decorate each glass with a slice of orange cut into wedges and placed on the edge of the glass. Serve immediately.
NOTES
The original Mimosa cocktail recipe calls for champagne, but if you prefer, you can also use brut sparkling wine like Franciacorta. To give the drink a more intense flavor, you can enrich it with grenadine.
HISTORY AND CURIOSITIES
History and curiosities of the Mimosa Cocktail. It seems that the Mimosa was invented in Paris in 1925 by a bartender at the Ritz Hotel who wanted to give this drink the name of the yellow flower that reminded him of its color: the mimosa indeed. A similar cocktail, the BUCK’S FIZZ, was born in London a few years earlier (1921), where the ingredients were similar but with different proportions.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
What to pair with the Mimosa cocktail?
The Mimosa cocktail is a light, fresh, and sparkling drink that pairs perfectly as all aperitif drinks do with snacks and finger food, but it also matches well with fish or white meat dishes.
What’s the difference between Mimosa and Buck’s Fizz
The Mimosa cocktail and the Buck’s Fizz are two drinks prepared with the same ingredients: orange juice and champagne. However, they differ in the amount. The Mimosa has the same amount of orange juice and champagne, while the Buck’s Fizz has double the amount of orange juice.
What is the cocktail made with orange juice and Prosecco called?
The cocktail made with orange juice and Prosecco is called MIMOSA, not to be confused with the Buck’s Fizz, made with the same ingredients: orange juice and champagne but in different doses. The Mimosa has the same amount of orange juice and champagne, while the Buck’s Fizz has double the amount of orange juice.
Which Prosecco for mimosa?
To prepare the MIMOSA drink, the most suitable Prosecco is Extra Dry for its balance between sweetness and acidity.
How many degrees does a mimosa have?
The MIMOSA cocktail is considered one of the lightest drinks and therefore less caloric, as its alcohol content is 5% Vol.
