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    Grapefruit Mimosa with Rosemary

    Published: Dec 28, 2020 · by Veronika Sykorova · This post may contain affiliate links · 14 Comments

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    Grapefruit Mimosa in 3 flute glasses garnished with fresh rosemary and a quarter of a slice of grapefruit on the rim. Grapefruits as decoration in the background.

    What's a better way to drink to your morning with than some Grapefruit Mimosa? This one is made extra special by adding a string of rosemary. It's simple but the subtle taste of rosemary makes this drink refreshing and the perfect cocktail for when you want something special but still simple.

    Grapefruit Mimosa in 3 flute glasses garnished with fresh rosemary and a quarter of a slice of grapefruit on the rim. Grapefruits as decoration in the background.

    Grapefruit instead of Orange

    We all know the basic mimosa recipe. It's the simplest cocktail. It's just a matter of mixing orange juice with some champagne or sparkling wine. It puts together the two most popular breakfast or brunch drinks and it's my favorite. I decided to go a more untraditional route and switch the oranges for grapefruits.

    My inspiration for this mimosa comes from this Broiled Grapefruit with Rosemary and Coconut Sugar recipe I posted a while ago. Broiled grapefruit is my favorite addition to a weekend brunch or even just a half of raw grapefruit. I really like the bitter, tangy, sweet flavor it has. To be honest, I used to hate it as a kid because of its bitterness but it really grew on me over the years and I learned to appreciate its unique flavor.

    Grapefruits cut in half, laid out evenly cut side up on a gray background.

    Why you should eat grapefruit with breakfast

    Grapefruit has lots of vitamins and minerals when you eat it in its raw state. Because of this I always choose freshly squeezed grapefruit juice over bottled juice.

    Eating grapefruit first thing in the morning before you eat breakfast is a well-known practice for many reasons. Here are some of the benefits of eating raw fresh grapefruits.

    • it may help with appetite control (because of its bitterness, it also cleanses your palate before eating, and helps you not to overeat)
    • it keeps you full for longer
    • it helps you to break down fat and digest what you eat in general
    • it may help you to stabilize your blood sugar
    • it's great for strengthening your immune system (just like any citrus with lots of vitamin C)
    • and most importantly it's so. very. delicious!

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    All of these points are only my own opinions. You should always consult a certified nutritionist or a doctor before making changes to your diet.

    Grapefruits are amazing for your health as they are but why not make it more fun? These mimosas are just that. Healthy citrus combined with bubbles and rosemary for a fun brunch cocktail. I actually used non-alcoholic sparkling wine in this recipe! You can use regular sparkling wine or some kombucha if you'd like. This recipe is also very easy to double or triple if you're serving it to more people. I hope you like these Grapefruit mimosas as much as I do. Let me know in the comments below! xo

    Grapefruit Mimosa in 3 flute glasses garnished with fresh rosemary and a quarter of a slice of grapefruit on the rim. Grapefruits as decoration in the background.
    Grapefruits cut in half, laid out in an S shape with fresh rosemary connecting each piece. Cut side up on a gray background.

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    Grapefruit Mimosa in 3 flute glasses garnished with fresh rosemary and a quarter of a slice of grapefruit on the rim. Grapefruits as decoration in the background.
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    Grapefruit Mimosa in 3 flute glasses garnished with fresh rosemary and a quarter of a slice of grapefruit on the rim. Grapefruits as decoration in the background.

    Grapefruit Mimosa with Rosemary

    5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star 5 from 12 reviews
    • Author: Veronika | thehealthfulideas
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 2 1x
    • Category: Cocktail
    • Method: Mixing
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Ingredients

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    • 2 grapefruits (¾ cup juiced)
    • 1 string of rosemary (plus more for garnish)
    • 300 ml refrigerated prosecco (or non-alcoholic prosecco or kombucha)
    • A slice of grapefruit for garnish (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Slice the grapefruits in half, cut a slice from one half, cut it into quarters, and set aside until ready to serve for garnish. 
    2. Juice the grapefruits into a bowl through a mesh strainer to get rid of any seeds. Briefly rub the string of rosemary between your hands to release its oils and aroma and add it to the grapefruit juice. Set aside for 5-10 minutes.
    3. Prepare 2 flute glasses, fill with the grapefruit juice about halfway up. Finish with the prosecco, garnish with some rosemary and grapefruit (cut about 1 cm into the flesh to slide it on the rim of the glass). Enjoy immediately.

    Notes

    You can juice the grapefruit the night before and close it in a mason jar with one string of rosemary. The rosemary flavor will be more pronounced. 

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    Comments

    1. LaRena Fry says

      December 28, 2020 at 3:44 pm

      This looks and sounds so delicious! Yum!

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    2. Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says

      December 28, 2020 at 7:30 pm

      Talk about light, refreshing, and perfect for weekend brunch! I love the addition of rosemary too! Super crushing hard on this drink!!! Cheers!

      Reply
    3. Denise says

      December 28, 2020 at 7:46 pm

      This Grapefruit Mimosa looks so refreshing! I am excited to try, it may be a new favorite.

      Reply
    4. Bernice Hill says

      December 28, 2020 at 7:57 pm

      You and I must be on the same wavelength and I love it when that happens! We had grapefruit mimosas for Christmas morning brunch...and I was thinking ours was missing rosemary. It's such a delicious combination.

      Reply
    5. Chef Dennis says

      December 29, 2020 at 9:08 am

      this is my kind of cocktail! I'll be serving it on New Years day with our brunch!

      Reply
    6. Nina says

      December 29, 2020 at 10:48 am

      Ohhh yummy yummy! I love the idea of adding the rosemary to it. A unique twist on a classic drink!

      Reply
    7. christie says

      December 30, 2020 at 11:48 am

      This looks amazing! Can't wait to try it!

      Reply
    8. Tiffany Crenshaw says

      December 30, 2020 at 1:09 pm

      This looks amazing!! Time to treat myself.

      Reply
    9. Leslie says

      December 30, 2020 at 4:45 pm

      Talk about a perfect mimosa recipe! What a wonderful recipe you have created in this! Love it!

      Reply
    10. Loreto and Nicoletta Nardelli says

      December 30, 2020 at 8:04 pm

      What a lovely combination of flavors in this mimosa! The grapefruit and the rosemary are the perfect addition to the Prosecco.

      Reply
    11. Veronika says

      January 01, 2021 at 10:01 am

      Wow, your photos are so beautiful! And I need this mimosa in my life! Going to make it today ;)

      Reply
    12. Marisa F. Stewart says

      January 02, 2021 at 6:30 am

      We made the grapefruit mimosa for a New Years Day breakfast. We've had Prosecco in the fridge for ages. It was delicious and made our breakfast extra special. It complimented our asparagus frittata and you're right - the grapefruit really didn't make less more satisfying.

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    13. Heidy says

      January 03, 2021 at 7:20 am

      This Grapefruit Mimosa was so refreshing and delicious tasting. I love Grapefruit, so it was perfect for me. This is definitely a drink recipe I will make again. Happy New Year to you and yours!

      Reply
    14. Jacqueline Debono says

      January 03, 2021 at 12:15 pm

      I made your grapefruit mimosas for our New Year's brunch. Everybody loved them so will definitely be making them again. The rosemary sprigs were a great idea!

      Reply

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