Ingredients

  • 1 bottlebrut Champagne(or sparkling wine chilled)
  • 3 cupsfresh orange juice(pulp-free chilled)
  • ¼ cupGrand Marnier(optional)
  • 🍋orange slices(garnish)

🔧 Tools

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Instructions

  1. Chill Champagne and orange juice thoroughly
  2. Pour orange juice into pitcher
  3. Add Grand Marnier if using
  4. Slowly add Champagne to preserve bubbles
  5. Stir very gently once
  6. Serve immediately in Champagne flutes
  7. Garnish with orange slice

📜 History

The mimosa was likely invented at the Hotel Ritz Paris around 1925 though Londons Bucks Club claims their Bucks Fizz came first. Regardless the mimosa has become THE brunch cocktail worldwide. This pitcher format is essential for efficient brunch service.