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Grand Mimosa (Difford's)

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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.

Recipe Source

Recipe: Difford's Guide →

Recipe source: Difford's Guide

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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.

Origin

The Mimosa was created in 1925 at the Ritz Hotel, Paris. The Grand Mimosa benefits from the addition of a splash of Grand Marnier liqueur.

Ingredients: Grand Mimosa (Difford's)

Ingredients

Champagne · ingredient

3 Shot(s)

Orange Juice · ingredient

Prep: Fresh Squeezed

1½ Shot(s)

Orange-Flavored Liqueur · ingredient

½ Shot(s)

Garnish

Strawberry · supply

Prep: Fresh

Drinkware

Flute · tool

Tool

Citrus Juicer · tool

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Elbow Squeezer · tool

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Steps: Grand Mimosa (Difford's)

Pour 1 min

Pour half the champagne into an ice-filled glass (preferably a chunk of block ice), then the orange juice, orange liqueur and then the rest of the champagne.

Pour slowly over the back of a bar spoon to layer cleanly.