Buck's fizz (cocktail)

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*Facts at a glance*
This drink is designated as an IBA Official Cocktail
Buck's Fizz
Type:	Wine cocktail
Primary alcohol by volume:	Wine
Served:	"Straight up"; without ice
Standard garnish:	orange twist
Standard drinkware:	Champagne flute
IBA specified ingredients^†:	10cl (2 parts) orange juice 5cl (one part) champagne
Preparation:	Pour the orange juice into glass and top up champagne. Stir gently, garnish and serve.
^†Buck's Fizz recipe at International Bartenders Association }}

Bucks Fizz is an alcoholic drink made with orange juice and champagne. Some older recipes list grenadine as an additional ingredient, although the IBA recipe does not include it.

The drink is named after London's Bucks Club where it was invented, and first served, by one of its barmen, Mr McGarry, in 1921.

Buck's Fizz is the English version of the French Mimosa, and predates the Mimosa by 3 years. In America this drink is more commonly known by that name.

Sometimes, where real Champagne is not available or cannot be afforded, a sparkling white wine or perry is used in its place.