Parks and Recreation's Leslie Knope coined the term "Galentine's Day" eight years ago, and ever since it's become just as much a part of Valentine's Day traditions as chocolates. A few years ago, I teamed-up with a few of my favorite gals for a Galentine's Day brunch full of festive fun and of course, lots of pink.
One of my favorite results of that party was a new twist on a classic drink: the pink mimosa. Made with pomegranate juice, grapefruit juice, and bubbly, this pink mimosa is perfectly ladylike, but I'm sure guys will love it too.Let me know if you give it a try for Galentine's Day, or any other event coming up this spring.Cheers!xx, Annette
Grapefruit and Pomegranate MimosasServes 6You will need:- ½ cup granulated sugar- ½ cup water- 2 cups grapefruit juice*- 1 cup pomegranate juice – such as POM- 1 bottle Rose Champagne, well chilled- Pomegranate arils to garnish
To prepare:Heat the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat – until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from the heat and cool completely. Refrigerate until cold – at least 2 hours. Combine the simple syrup, grapefruit juice, and pomegranate juice in a large pitcher and chill for at least 1 hour.Combine 2 ounces of the grapefruit mixture with 4 ounces of the chilled rose in a champagne flute. Garnish with a few pomegranate arils.*Fresh squeezed grapefruit juice is simply stunning in this festive take on a traditional mimosa, but for a time-saver look for fresh squeezed grapefruit juice in the produce section of your local market.
Photography by Lesley GrahamRecipes Meghan Splawn
