User:Mollykleze/Mimosa (cocktail)

A mimosa cocktail is composed of champagne (or other sparkling wine) and chilled citrus juice, usually orange juice unless otherwise specified. It is traditionally served in a tall champagne flute at brunch, at weddings, or as part of business or first class service on some passenger railways and airlines. The mixing ratio of the "classic mimosa" differs based on the source. According to Straussman of Dictionary.com, "National Mimosa Day is an unofficial holiday observed on May 16. It celebrates brunch’s favorite adult beverage: the mimosa, a drink typically made from orange juice and champagne".

History
The cocktail is named after the yellow-flowered mimosa plant, Acacia dealbata. The origin story of the cocktail is a matter of debate. This cocktail was used in Spain centuries ago, especially in the East, where orange and sparkling wines (cava and others) are typical, namely in Valencia, Castellón, Alicante or Catalonia. The mimosa was not actually the original name for the cocktail, as many referred to it as "champagne orange". Many people credit Frank Meier for making the mimosa cocktail, however, this is not certain. Many people credit the mimosa as a variation of the cocktail, Buck's Fizz. According to Robert Moss, "His 1934 cocktail book The Artistry Of Mixing Drinks includes the mimosa among its 300 recipes.... But Meier put a symbol—his initials inside a diamond—next to the cocktails he invented and there’s no such mark next to the mimosa." The mimosa did not become popular in the United States until later in the 1960s. A news article published in Sydney's Morning Herald's London wrote about the Queen of England drinking a mimosa, and the buzz took off from there.

Variations
Many variations of the mimosa begin with the base of champagne, but change or add other juices, besides orange, to the drink.

Buck's Fizz is a similar cocktail, invented in 1921 in London. It is made using twice as much champagne as orange juice.

The Poinsettia is cranberry juice with champagne (sometimes with vodka and/or Cointreau).

The Lemosa is lemonade with champagne, with a small amount of blueberry syrup.

The Vermosa is apple cider with champagne, notably served in Vermont, USA. Apple cider with champagne and brandy is called an Apple Crisp.

The Flirtini is made with pineapple juice, champagne and vodka.

The Megmosa is a similar type of cocktail, composed of equal parts champagne and grapefruit juice.

The Sherbet Mimosa consists of champagne and a scoop of sherbet, instead of orange juice.

The Lychee Rose Mimosa consists of champagne with lychee and rosewater.

The Hawaiian Mimosa consists of rum, champagne, pineapple juice, orange juice, and cherry juice.