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 MLoo> if I know what "mimosa juice" is
 NB> Isn't there some sort of cocktail called a mimosa...?

 ml> yes, basically pulpy orange juice and champagne or sparkling white
 ml> wine... 

 NB> I'm still wondering where it got the name...  :)  Maybe it looks
 NB> something like the leafy tree called a mimosa...??

http://www.theoldfoodie.com/2006/06/day-one-at-ritz.html

[quote]
The Mimosa cocktail was first invented at the Paris Ritz, unless you believe
that a French barman stole the strangely similar "Buck's Fizz" from a London
club and re-named it and claimed it. Which would be ironic, because the word
"mimosa" alludes to the supposed "mimicking" of animal movement by the moving
leaves (so says the OED, so it must be true). Mimosa blossoms are small fluffy
yellow things, so can be mimicked by chopped up egg yolks, hence "Salade
Mimosa" which is essentially salad topped with chopped up egg yolks.

One version of a Mimosa cocktail is:

2 ounces orange juice
6 1/2 ounces Champagne
1 teaspoon Grand Marnier.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mimosa_%28cocktail%29

[quote]
A Mimosa is a cocktail-like drink composed of one part champagne (or other
sparkling wine) and one part thoroughly chilled citrus fruit juice, usually
orange juice unless otherwise specified (e.g., "grapefruit [juice] mimosa"). It
is traditionally served in a tall champagne flute with a morning brunch as hair
of the dog or to guests at weddings.[1]

It is probably named after the yellow flowers of Acacia dealbata.[2]

A Buck's Fizz is a similar cocktail, but with twice as much orange juice as
champagne.

[1] "Mimosa Recipe". Alcomixer. Retrieved 2012-08-02.
[2] Krekow, Sylvie. "Mimosa - Drink Recipe  How to Make the Perfect Mimosa".
Esquire. Retrieved 2012-08-02.
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http://redstonegrill.wordpress.com/2010/08/25/history-of-the-mimosa/

[quote]
Is there anything better than the simplicity of a mimosa? The champagne or
sparking wine cocktail mixed with orange juice is a refreshing accompaniment to
a weekend brunch. But where did this drink originate and where did that catchy
name come from anyway? Redstone American Grill has all your answers!

There are two stories about the origin of the mimosa. One states that the adult
beverage was invented at the Ritz Hotel in Paris in 1925. It's widely believed,
though, that a French bartender stole the idea from a London tavern that calls
their almost identical concoction "Buck's Fizz" around the same time.

If you ever find yourself brunching in the United Kingdom, you'll want to order
a Buck's Fizz. Here at American Redstone Grill, we'll stick to calling them
mimosas and serving them up with your favorite brunch in town.

As far as that name that just rolls off the tongue, the mimosa is named after
the mimosa flower, a bright orange/yellow blossom native to southern Mexico and
Central and South America. Now you know!
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http://www.ehow.com/facts_5784631_define-mimosa-drink.html

[quote]
The mimosa is a type of alchoholic beverage recognizable by its orange color,
citrus taste and effervescence. Unlike other cocktails, which are typically
consumed during evening hours, mimosas are commonly served along with breakfast
or brunch.


Ingredients

The International Bartender's Association's (IBA) official recipe for the
mimosa calls for mixing equal parts of champagne and orange juice.

Name

Because of its color, the mimosa gets its name from the Acacia dealbata, a
bright orange to yellow tropical flower.

History

The mimosa was invented in 1925 at the Ritz Hotel in Paris, France. A nearly
identical drink was created in 1921 at a tavern in London and given the name
Buck's Fizz, and because of this, a mimosa is still called a Buck's Fizz in the
United Kingdom.

Presentation

Traditionally, bartenders serve mimosas in a champagne flute. Although not
required according to the IBA, the typical garnish for a mimosa is an orange
twist.

Variations

Some bartenders add Grand Marnier to the minosa recipe and refer to the drink
as a "grand mimosa." To create a nonalcoholic version of the drink, some
substitute club soda, seltzer or mineral water for champagne.
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yes, i do note the different dates of creation... i don't know who has it
correct but i suspect that it doesn't really matter ;)

i also note the different descriptions of the mimosa than what i'm used to...
our mimosa flowers aren't yellow at all... then i happened on this via a
different search...


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mimosa

[quote]
Mimosa

Not to be confused with Silver Wattle and Silk Tree, also known as "mimosa".

[image]Mimosa pudica foliage and flower-heads[/image]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:    Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order:      Fabales
Family:     Fabaceae
Subfamily:  Mimosoideae
Tribe:      Mimoseae
Genus:      Mimosa
            L.
Species

About 400 species, see text


Mimosa is a genus of about 400 species of herbs and shrubs, in the subfamily
Mimosoideae of the legume family Fabaceae. The generic name is derived from the
Greek word æ?æ?? (mimos), meaning "mimic."[1]

There are two species in the genus that are notable. One is Mimosa pudica,
because of the way it folds its leaves when touched or exposed to heat. It is
native to southern Central and South America but is widely cultivated elsewhere
for its curiosity value, both as a houseplant in temperate areas, and outdoors
in the tropics. Outdoor cultivation has led to weedy invasion in some areas,
notably Hawaii. The other is Mimosa tenuiflora, which is best known for its use
in shamanic ayahuasca brews due to the psychedelic drug dimethyltryptamine
found in its root bark.
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and then a few images of what i know as a mimosa lead me to this...

http://www.hiltonpond.org/ThisWeek060601.html

[quote]
The Mimosa, Albizia julibrissin, is an oversized member of the Pea Family
(Fabaceae). Mimosa, a Japanese native introduced in 1745, was among the first
plants brought to North America purely for ornamental reasons. The tree's puffy
pink flowers produce a pleasant fragrance and its compound leaves provide
welcome shelter from the hot summer sun. Nonetheless, Mimosa--now naturalized
throughout the southeastern U.S. from New Jersey to Louisiana and in parts of
California--is an invasive plant that often out-competes native trees and
shrubs, especially in disturbed areas and forest edges. In the open, Mimosa
takes on a graceful vase-like shape, with topmost branches forming a dense
canopy that can shade out competitors, but along roadsides can form almost
impenetrable thickets.
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