Grapefruit Mimosa

This Ruby Red Grapefruit Mimosa is an elegant twist on the classic mimosa that combines champagne and grapefruit juice for a distinct and citrusy cocktail!

You’ll love this unique and flavorful take on a mimosa! Perfect for brunch, to serve for Valentine’s Day, or whenever you need something bubbly with the perfect balance of sweet and bitter.

Sparkling wine and juice come together to make a simple but sophisticated cocktail that your guests will love.

These mimosas with grapefruit juice are beautiful to look at and even better to enjoy!Just like Cranberry Apple Mimosas, this is a fun and different take on a familiar and reliable cocktail!

Why You’ll Love this Grapefruit Mimosa Recipe

With only 4 ingredients and less than 5 minutes, you can easily create this simple cocktail. Featuring pink grapefruit juice and your favorite sparkling wine, these cocktails are garnished with rosemary for a pop of color and piney aroma.

This grapefruit mimosa is the perfect drink to serve for brunch or for any occasion that calls for celebration!

If you’re a fan of grapefruit, this cocktail is a must-try. It has a vibrant and warm color thanks to the pink grapefruit juice, and the champagne gives it a nice bubbly lift.

Break out your favorite champagne glass and make one of these gorgeous cocktails!

 

Ruby Red Grapefruit Mimosa Ingredients

• Freshly Squeezed Grapefruit Juice – using fresh juice ensures that you’ll have flavorful and fresh-tasting cocktails, but store bought grapefruit juice is a fine substitution if needed.
• Champagne – we like to use Champagne for mimosas, but any dry sparkling wine like Prosecco or Cava works great.
• Ruby Red Grapefruit – for fresh juice, but also to garnish the drink with a slice of grapefruit for a beautiful presentation.
• Rosemary – provides some color contrast and adds a distinct aroma and subtle flavor that pairs well with the grapefruit.

 

How to Make a Mimosa with Grapefruit Juice

1. Fill a champagne flute 3/4ths of the way full. Top off with grapefruit juice.
   

   Champagne gives your mimosa its classic bubbly lift that makes it so fun to enjoy with brunch or any celebratory meal!

2. Garnish with a grapefruit slice and a piece of rosemary.

 

Mimosa FAQs

What fruits are used for mimosas?

Because the base of a mimosa is nearly always a dry sparkling wine, a wide variety of fruits and fruit juices can be added in order to create unique combination.

Orange juice is the classic mimosa flavor and grapefruit juice is another popular option, but you could also try it with pineapple, mango, strawberry, peach, watermelon, pomegranate, and more.

Try mixing and matching to create your own interesting variety!

Why is a mimosa drink called a mimosa?

Mimosa is actually a type of plant, and when in bloom it has gorgeous yellow flowers!

The color of mimosa cocktails is close to that of the flowers, which is how the drink gets its name.

Is there a name for a mimosa with grapefruit juice?

Some people refer to this particular kind of mimosa as a pamplemosa, which comes from the French word for grapefruit: pamplemousse.

Not to be confused with a different grapefruit cocktail called a Paloma, which is made with tequila, lime juice, and typically a grapefruit flavored soda.

A Paloma is like the halfway point between a mimosa and a margarita!

What is the best alcohol for mimosas?

This tends to vary by taste, but any dry sparkling wine is good. Champagne is what people typically think of, but something less expensive like Prosecco or Cava may be a better option due to the price point.

Regardless, all three of these varieties of wine mix well with fruit juice, so it comes down to what you’re willing to spend and what your preference is when it comes to wine.

 

Popular Variations and Substitutions

• If you prefer a lighter drink, start with the grapefruit juice and then top with filled champagne as you see fit.
• Juicing fresh grapefruits is the best way to achieve a strong and fresh flavor. Once you strain the juice, chill before serving. If you don’t mind some pulp, you can also chill it without the added step of straining out any fruit solids.
• Some people find the taste of grapefruit a bit too bitter, so you can combine it with some classic orange juice to produce a cocktail that’s just as citrusy but not quite as bitter.
• You can easily make a non-alcoholic grapefruit mimosa by using sparkling grape juice instead of wine.
• Other options for garnish: thyme, grapefruit puree or raspberries.

 

More Recipes You’ll Love

• Christmas Mimosas – Fizzy and festive, this mimosa features cranberry juice for a distinctly wintry cocktail that you’ll love to serve around the holidays!
• Spinach and Feta Quiche – Savory and light but filling, this comforting quiche is great as an accompaniment for brunch or as an appetizer for happy hour.
• Hummingbird Cupcakes – This classic southern dessert is flavored with banana, pineapple, and walnuts for a fun and tropical treat.
• Charcuterie Jars – A perfect way to let guests customize their own person charcuterie board that they can carry along with them!
• Ruby Red Grapefruit Cookies – This sweet treat from Homesick Texan would be perfect to serve alongside your grapefruit mimosa!

 

Mimosas with Grapefruit Juice