A mimosa perfect for someone who hates orange juice
I'm going to let you on on a secret. I love brunch, but I really don't care for mimosas. Over the years I've trained my tastebuds to appreciate tart things, the overpowering sweetness of orange juice makes me cringe and gives me a headache. When I got a press release this week alerting me that Mimosa Day was coming up, my first reaction was "yuck," but then I scanned my fridge and came up with a mimosa that is perfect for someone like me who hates orange juice.
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Celebrate National Mimosa Day Your Way
When you think of Mimosas you likely picture an all you can eat Mother's Day brunch. There's likely a pitcher of orange juice and a cheap sparkling wine nearby. I think we can do better ladies.
Fun Fact: The original cocktail is named after the yellow-flowered mimosa plant. The mixing ratio of the drink is under hot dispute, but generally it's a little bit of bubbles and a whole lot of OJ.
I decided to tinker with the tradition. National Mimosa Day is coming up on May 15, here's a brunch-friendly sparkling cocktail for those of us who don't like orange juice. My version is tart, refreshing and can be customized to suit your needs; pour a lot of bubbles or cut it with some seltzer if you want to sip all day without getting buzzed.
Fun Fact: Grapefruit juice has a slightly lower sugar content (and fewer carbs) than orange juice and it's definitely less sweet, that's why it's my mixer of choice.
Grapefruit Mimosa Ingredients
- Fresh squeezed grapefruit juice (I like Natalies)
- Sparkling rose. My pick is the Gooseneck Brut Rosé
- Seltzer (optional)
- Lime (optional)
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Momtrends note: It's worthwhile to pick the right rosé. The idea is to make this drink less sweet. I like the Gooseneck Vineyards Brut Rose’s balanced flavor. And remember the rule of cooking, you'd never cook with a wine you wouldn't drink, same goes for making a cocktail. If it doesn't taste good alone, it won't taste good in a cocktail. This one is $18 and I like to always have a bottle chilled in the fridge for an everyday celebration.
Grapefruit Mimosa Directions
Now here's where you can customize the drink. My sparkling to juice ratio of choice is 3:1. Three parts bubbles and one part juice.
- Pour in desired amount of grapefruit juice
- Add in your sparkling rosé
- Sip and adjust ratios.
If I want to cut down on alcohol and sugar even more, I'll cut the above with some seltzer. That makes a truly light and refreshing drink. And if you like a little more zing, add a fresh lime wedge.
Trust me, once you taste my mimosa, you'll never go back to the orange version.
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