Mia Mimosa Cocktail Recipe
A twist on the classic with a fiery cognac heart and serious tropical vibes
The Recipe
After writing about Paola Mariotti for a story on women bartenders, I asked for her take on an updated mimosa.
This recipe is decidedly boozier than the original. Enjoy in moderation. It’s based on the Valencia N2, a drink built with apricot brandy, orange juice, orange bitters, and Champagne.
Paola suggests cognac, guava purée, orange juice, and orange bitters, topped off with a splash of Prosecco.
Investigative journalism is a hallmark of free society, so of course I tried it at home. Read on and try for yourself!
Ingredients
50 ml (1.7 oz) Cognac
30 ml (1.3 oz) Guava Purée
30 ml (.8 oz) Fresh-squeezed orange juice
A dash of orange bitters
20 ml Prosecco
Shake over ice, strain, and serve in a coupette with an orange zest garnish.
Love this! Reminds me of the Lambeth Walk Fizz cocktail recipe I adapted from James Beard winning bar Maison Premiere for easy home mixing!
It’s a decadent ode to New Orleans culture, giving the creamy Ramos Gin Fizz a tropical, Willy Wonka-esque spin.
check it out:
https://thesecretingredient.substack.com/p/get-james-beard-winner-maison-premieres
Wow! Sounds not only well-researched, but delicious!!