classic mimosa

Name: CLASSIC MIMOSA
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 8 ounce(s) orange juice; 1 bottle(s) dry champagne (good brand); 2 ounce(s) triple sec or grand marnier; 4 - orange slices

(2 RATINGS)

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Ellen Gwaltney Bales

Indianapolis, IN

Updated on Nov 16, 2012

I first encountered this delightful drink when I visited New Orleans for the first time in 1980. A year or so later it was served at a champagne brunch at the grand opening of the radio/tv station where my husband worked. This refreshing drink can be habit forming! Photo by lazyme

Rate

prep time 5 Min

cook time

method No-Cook or Other

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

8 ounces orange juice
1 bottle dry champagne (good brand)
2 ounces triple sec or grand marnier
4 - orange slices

How To Make classic mimosa

Step 1

Chill 4 champagne glasses in the freezer until frosty.

Step 2

Pour 2 ounces of orange juice into each glass. Fill almost full with champagne and then top off each glass with a splash of Triple Sec.
Step 3

Garnish with orange slices and serve while cold.
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