
Grand Mimosa
ClassicA Mimosa deepened with Grand Marnier.
BrunchCelebrationElegantCitrusy
2 minEasyLight
Bright orange juice with the warm, bittersweet orange and cognac notes of Grand Marnier, lifted by dry Champagne. Rounder and richer than a plain Mimosa.
Ingredients
- 0.5 oz Grand Marnier
- 2 oz Fresh Orange Juice
- Champagne to top
- Orange twist · optional garnish
Method
- 1
Add the Grand Marnier and orange juice to a chilled Champagne flute.
- 2
Top slowly with cold Champagne.
- 3
Express an orange twist over the drink and drop it in.
The Story
The Grand Mimosa is a brunch-menu upgrade to the Mimosa: a splash of Grand Marnier, the cognac-based orange liqueur, adds depth and a little more weight. It is a modern variation rather than a codified classic.
Glass · FluteGarnish · Orange twist