Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
Grapefruit Basil Mimosas

Grapefruit Basil Mimosas

  • Author: Rebecca
  • Prep Time: 1 hour 5 min
  • Cook Time: 5 min
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 min
  • Yield: 1 cocktail + 1 batch simple syrup 1x
  • Category: Drinks

Description

Brunch is better with beverages and these Grapefruit Basil Mimosas are the prefect sipper for Mother’s Day (or any day).


Ingredients

Scale

For the Cocktail:

  • 2 Tablespoons Basil Simple Syrup (see below)
  • 4 ounces grapefruit juice
  • 2 ounces prosecco (or to your taste)
  • Garnish: quarter slice of fresh grapefruit, fresh basil sprig

For the Basil Simple Syrup:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup fresh basil (packed)

Instructions

For the Mimosa:

  1. Combine simple syrup and grapefruit juice in a glass and stir.
  2. Top with prosecco and garnish with grapefruit wedge and basil sprig.

For the Basil Simple Syrup:

  1. Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat and stir until dissolved. Bring mixture to a boil.
  2. Remove from heat and add basil. Allow basil to steep in syrup mixture for 1 hour then strain syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove basil.
  3. Place syrup in the refrigerator and allow to cool completely before using.

Notes

  • Extra simple syrup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.