5.0 from 6 votes
Grapefruit Mimosas (grapefruit juice cocktails for brunch)
Switch up the standard mimosa - these ruby thyme spritzers are perfect with a holiday brunch or celebration!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
42 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 97 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
FOR HONEY THYME SIMPLE SYRUP:
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup water
- 5-6 prigs fresh thyme
FOR THE GRAPEFRUIT JUICE COCKTAILS:
- ½ ounce honey simple syrup or honey thyme simple syrup variation shown above
- 2 ounces pink grapefruit juice without pulp, well chilled
- 2 ounces chilled champagne or sparkling wine, prosecco or cava
- fresh thyme leaves for garnish
- thin wedge of grapefruit for garnish
Instructions
FOR THE HONEY-THYME SIMPLE SYRUP:
- In a small saucepan combine the honey and water.
- Bring to a low simmer over medium low heat, stirring constantly until the honey dissolves into the liquid. Add the thyme leaves and set aside to steep for 30 minutes.
- Strain the simple syrup, through a mesh strainer to catch any thyme leaves or detritus. Cover and refrigerate the honey syrup until cold.
Cup of Yum
FOR EACH GRAPEFRUIT MIMOSA:
- Add the honey-thyme simple syrup to a coupe glass (or champagne flute.
- Add the pink grapefruit juice and stir to combine. Top with chilled champagne.
- Garnish with fresh thyme stem and a thin wedge of grapefruit. Serve.
Notes
- I used 1 tablespoon of the simple syrup, but if you prefer a sweeter cocktail, add two tablespoons.
Nutrition Information
Calories
97kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.02g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.03g
Sodium
14mg
(1%)
Potassium
181mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
242IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 97
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 97kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 242IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.