May 16 is celebrated as National Mimosa Day. This classic wine based cocktail is celebrated by both those who love to eat brunch out, and those who adore cocktails of all types.
This refreshing beverage is often served alongside plates of waffles and pancakes. However, you can enjoy a mimosa at any time of day.
If you enjoy other cocktails made with Champagne, like Bellinis, you’ll love mimosas!
Keep reading for some interesting mimosa facts, ways to celebrate National Mimosa Day and a mimosa recipe!
National days of the year are a fun way to celebrate odd and unusual foods, animals and items that you come into contact with. Be sure to check out this national day’s guide for more fun days to celebrate.
What is a mimosa?
A mimosa is a popular cocktail that is made from orange juice and Champagne. The ratio depends on how strong you like your drink. Some recipes call for equal parts and others vary in the concentration of each.
The drink is commonly served in a Champagne flute and sometimes sparkling wine like Prosecco is used in place of Champagne.
Mimosas are popular with the brunch crowd and are also a common choice for Mother’s Day, bridal showers, and Easter breakfast.
The name of the cocktail comes from the fact that the color mimics the yellow-flowered mimosa plant, Acacia dealbata.
Fun facts about mimosas
Brush up on your knowledge of mimosas with these fun facts. Some may surprise you!
- The mimosa was invented in 1925 at the Ritz Hotel by their head bartender, Frank Meier.
- The name of the drink comes from the mimosa flower which is a yellow Australian shrub.
- Mimosas are commonly served as brunch drinks.
- The mimosa is based on another orange juice and Champagne drink called a Buck’s Fizz. In the Buck’s Fizz, the ratio is three parts orange juice to 1 part Champagne.
- Many restaurants serve bottomless mimosas on the weekend.
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How to celebrate National Mimosa Day
Would you like to celebrate National Mimosa Day in a special way? Try one of these ideas to celebrate this cocktail-themed national day.
- Celebrate the day by drinking a mimosa.
- Change up the drink by serving your version of a mimosa.
- Spread the word on social media using the hashtag #nationalmimosaday
Here is a tweet to get you started:
Today is #nationalmimosaday. Grab some Champagne and orange juice and make everyone's favorite brunch cocktail! 🍾🥂🍊 Share on XMimosa recipes for National Mimosa Day
The sky is the limit where mimosas are concerned! Try one of these mimosa recipes the next time you have quests for brunch.
Mimosa Cocktail Recipes
Change up the typical 50/50 orange juice and champagne recipe by making one of these creative mimosa cocktails
Mimosa Pitcher Cocktail Recipe | Diethood
Got a crowd coming over? Make a pitcher full of mimosas!
Green Mimosa Recipe - Easy St. Patrick's Day Drink
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a green mimosa recipe. It's an easy recipe that is sure to wow your guests.
There are four ingredients to this St. Patrick's Day cocktail: champagne (or prosecco), orange juice, blue Curaçao liqueur and edible glitter.
Orange Raspberry Mimosa Cocktail
An excellent brunch drink, this Orange Raspberry Mimosa Cocktail is the perfect fit to celebrate the arrival of spring!
Vanilla Cranberry Mimosa
This vanilla cranberry mimosa recipe is perfect for winter brunches, Christmas, and holiday and New Year’s Eve parties! This cocktail recipe only requires 3 ingredients and is very easy to make.
Tequila Sunrise Mimosa Recipe
This version of the mimosa would make the perfect cocktail recipe for a casual weekend brunch served up while wearing your favorite pajamas.
More national days in May
There are close to 2000 national days in the year and over 150 of them are celebrated in May. Be sure to check out this post to discover more about the national days in May.
Be sure to also check out these other national days that feature alcohol:
- National Beer Day
- National Wine Day
- National Cocktail Day
- National Mint Julep Day
- National Hot Buttered Rum Day
- National Martini Day
- National Pina Colada Day
- National Irish Coffee Day
- National Mojito Day
- National Rum Day
- Black Tot Day
Pin this post for National Mimosa Day for later
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Plus, check out this YouTube video to learn about other food and drink days in May.
Of course the best way to celebrate National Mimosa Day is to make a mimosa cocktail to enjoy. Here is an easy recipe to print out and make.
Easy Mimosa Recipe
This traditional drink is popular for brunch. Serve this light alcoholic delight on Mother's Day, Christmas, or any special occasion.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup chilled champagne
- 1/4 cup of fresh squeezed orange juice.
Instructions
- Hold a chilled champagne flute at a slight tilt and fill the glass 3/4 full with champagne.
- Keeping the glass on the slant, fill the rest of the glass with fresh squeezed orange juice.
- You can adjust the ratio of champagne to orange juice to suit your taste.
Notes
Chill the champagne flute before you add the ingredients.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 238Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 10mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 1gSugar: 22gProtein: 2g
Nutritional information is approximate due to natural variation in ingredients and the cook-at-home nature of our meals.
Jace
Sunday 16th of May 2021
Thanks so much for sharing my holiday with your readers! Happy National Mimosa Day, everyone!
Jace - The Queen of Holidays
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