Mimosa cocktail

The Mimosa is a classic brunch cocktail made by combining chilled champagne or sparkling wine with cold citrus juice, typically orange juice, served in a tall flute glass. It originated in the 1920s, with both Paris and London claiming its invention, and has since become a staple at celebratory morning events worldwide.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

As a beverage, the Mimosa is primarily a source of simple carbohydrates from the sugars in the fruit juice and alcohol, with negligible fat or protein. A standard serving contains roughly 75-100 calories, depending on the ratio of juice to wine.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	165 kcal
Protein	0.3 g
Carbs	8.5 g
Fat	0.2 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	7.8 g
Sodium	5 mg
Vitamin C	12 mg
Folate	15 µg
Potassium	95 mg
Calcium	10 mg
Magnesium	8 mg
Phosphorus	15 mg
Iron	0.2 mg
Manganese	0.1 mg

Per 1 cocktail (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The Mimosa is culturally synonymous with celebration and leisure, particularly at brunch, weddings, and holiday mornings. Its simplicity and elegant presentation in a flute, which showcases the bubbles, have made it an enduring symbol of daytime festivity.