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Serve in a Goblet glass
3 oz | Brut champagne/sparkling wine chilled |
1 1⁄2 oz | Orange juice (freshly squeezed) chilled |
1⁄2 oz | Grand Marnier or other cognac orange liqueur |
Recipe contains the following allergens:
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.
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
One serving of Grand Mimosa contains 116 calories
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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.