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Prosecco With Rosemary And Grapefruit Cocktail Recipe

Prosecco with Rosemary and Grapefruit Cocktail Recipe
This cocktail brings together crisp Prosecco, fresh grapefruit, and the aroma of rosemary. I find it light, refreshing, and honestly, very easy to whip up whether it’s for a casual hangout or something fancier.
John
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Serving Size 5

Equipment

  • 1 sharp knife (for cutting grapefruit)
  • 1 Small cutting board
  • 1 Citrus juicer or reamer
  • 1 Fine mesh strainer (optional, for pulp)
  • 1 cocktail shaker or jar with tight lid
  • 1 long spoon or stirrer
  • Measuring spoons
  • 2 chilled wine glasses or champagne flutes

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle 750 ml Prosecco, well chilled
  • 1 large ruby red grapefruit juiced (about 1/2 cup juice)
  • 2 tablespoons simple syrup adjust to taste
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary plus extra for garnish
  • Ice cubes
  • Grapefruit slices thinly cut (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  • Wash and dry the grapefruit and rosemary sprigs.
  • Cut the grapefruit in half and juice it over a bowl or measuring cup. Remove any seeds.
  • Add grapefruit juice and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker or jar.
  • Gently muddle 2 rosemary sprigs with the juice and syrup to release oils.
  • Fill the shaker with ice and shake for about 10 seconds.
  • Strain the mixture evenly into two chilled glasses.
  • Top each glass with chilled Prosecco, pouring slowly to avoid overflow.
  • Stir gently to mix.
  • Garnish with a fresh rosemary sprig and a slice of grapefruit, if you’re feeling fancy.

Notes

Fresh rosemary really does make a difference for aroma and flavor. Pre-chilled Prosecco is key for that crisp taste.
Go for any dry Prosecco—skip the super sweet ones or you’ll lose the grapefruit. If you’re out of simple syrup, just dissolve a tablespoon of sugar in a tablespoon of hot water and you’re set.
Leftover grapefruit juice? It’ll keep in the fridge for a couple days. For a non-alcoholic version, I swap in sparkling water or non-alcoholic sparkling wine. You can always tweak the simple syrup to suit your sweet tooth—or not.