As ubiquitous as short stacks, hash browns, and coffee, the mimosa floats on its bubbly, bottomless reputation as the go-to brunch cocktail. Here's why.

Regardless of its origins, the mimosa has earned a prominent place in the world of cocktails. This is a refreshing cocktail. The union of sparkling wine and orange juice, in equal parts ...

It was, admittedly, far from the prettiest cocktail I've made. Appearance aside, this was a tasty and refreshing drink It looked lackluster, but my sunrise mimosa made up for it in flavor.

Rounding out the top five cocktails, the Moscow Mule took fourth place, with seven states indicating that as a preference, and the Mimosa squeaked into fifth, with three states favoring it.

However, there are few upgrades I believe in more than combining mimosas and margaritas to make a delicious blend of cocktail excellence. For the uninitiated, a mimosa is a two-ingredient cocktail ...