Bold, unconventional, and multi-faceted in flavor, this grapefruit mimosa is like the Katharine Hepburn of the brunch cocktail world. The flavor is a bit sweet and a bit tart, slightly astringent, and punctuated with a gutsy dimension of rosemary. In other words, this variation is an excellent alternative to the straightforward classic version. You can certainly leave out the rosemary if you prefer...but it contributes a delightful woodsy depth, so I highly recommend it!

Grapefruit mimosa in a champagne flute garnished with a sprig of rosemary.

If this grapefruit spin on the classic mimosa happens to strike your fancy, you may also be interested in a lovely rhubarb mimosa.

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Ingredients for a Grapefruit Mimosa
Instructions for a Grapefruit Mimosa
Variations
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Ingredients for a Grapefruit Mimosa

fresh grapefruit juice
rosemary simple syrup (or plain simple syrup)
Prosecco or Cava
fresh rosemary sprig (or mint leaf), to garnish

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions for a Grapefruit Mimosa

Pink liquid being poured from a steel measuring jigger into a champagne flute sitting next to a bottle of grapefruit juice.

Pour the grapefruit juice into a champagne flute.

Pale golden colored liquid being poured from a steel measuring jigger into a champagne flute with pink liquid in the bottom sitting next to a jar of golden colored liquid.

Add the rosemary simple syrup (or plain simple syrup).

Clear liquid being poured from a Prosecco bottle into a champagne flute with pink liquid in the bottom.

Top with Prosecco or Cava.

Garnish with a rosemary sprig (or mint leaf) and serve immediately.

Hint: If you have the time and the patience to squeeze your own fresh grapefruit juice, I highly recommend it here! But fresh from a bottle is just fine, too.

Variations

In addition to rosemary, there are a variety of other herbs that pair well with grapefruit, including basil, mint, tarragon, and thyme. So feel free to incorporate your favorite fresh herb!

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Since fresh grapefruit juice can vary widely in terms of sweetness level, it's a good idea to give yours a quick taste before mixing up this mimosa. If your juice happens to be on the sweeter side of the grapefruit spectrum, then you may want to reduce the proportion of simple syrup accordingly to your taste.

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