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Mimosa Cocktail

June 30th, 2007

Named after a tropical shrub with yellow blooms, this cocktail was created at the Ritz Hotel, Paris, in 1925. It is light and fresh. For the best results find the sweetest oranges possible for the juice.

INGREDIENTS:

• 30ml (1 oz) freshly squeezed orange juice
• 10ml (1/3 oz) curacao
• Dry Champagne or good-quality sparkling wine to fill

EQUIPMENT:

• Champagne flute
• Stirring spoon

MIXING METHOD:

Pour the orange juice into the flute, add the curacao and stir well. Steadily pour in the Champagne, running it down the inside of the glass. Garnish with a small wedge of orange.

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