No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Grand Mimosa
Measurements in:
Serves:
| 3 fl oz | Brut champagne/sparkling wine (chilled) |
| 1 1/2 fl oz | Orange juice (freshly squeezed) (chilled) |
| 1/2 fl oz | Grand Marnier or other cognac orange liqueur |
How to make
Glassware
Serve in a Goblet glass
Prepare
- Select and pre-chill a GOBLET GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of orange slice wheel.
Method
- POUR half the sparkling wine into ice-filled glass.
- ADD orange juice and orange liqueur.
- TOP with the rest of the sparkling wine.
Garnish
- Garnish with orange slice wheel.
Flavour Profile
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition:
One serving of Grand Mimosa contains 116 calories
Alcohol content:
- 0.9 standard drinks
- 10.18% alc./vol. (20.36° proof)
- 13.3 grams of pure alcohol
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Brut champagne/sparkling wine — Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
History
The Mimosa was created in 1925 at the Ritz Hotel in Paris, France. The Grand Mimosa benefits from a splash of Grand Marnier liqueur.
The differences between a Buck's Fizz and Mimosa and their history
Review
As the name suggests, the orange of Grand Marnier heavily influences this drink. Basically a Mimosa or a Buck's Fizz (orange juice and champagne) with added oomph.
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Comments & Discussion
Serving food on the sweeter side required a cocktail that would go with everything being offered.
The orange juice added a sweet and bitter tone. Grand Marnier added a touch of cognac. Exactly what I needed for a brunch.