About the Mimosa cocktail
The Mimosa is a classic brunch cocktail made with sparkling wine and orange juice. It is bright, crisp, gently sweet, and celebratory, with fresh orange adding breakfast-table freshness while the sparkling wine keeps the drink dry, bubbly, and refreshing.
The Mimosa was likely created around 1925 at the Ritz Hotel in Paris by Frank Meier and named after the bright yellow mimosa flower. Simple to make and easy to enjoy, it became a brunch icon because it feels lighter than a Screwdriver, simpler than a Bloody Mary, and just fancy enough to make breakfast or brunch feel like an occasion.
