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I am SO excited to have spabettie here today! This is a girl after my own heart! I love my grapefruit margaritas, so these Grapefruit Thyme Mimosa-Ritas are calling my name! This summer cocktail is as refreshing as it gets!

Grapefruit Thyme Mimosa-Ritas

There are two times of year when I do the most entertaining – around the holidays, and all summer long. We have a thing at our place called Happy Hour at Home, which can be anything from an impromptu ‘stop by after work’ to a planned and prepped for function.

From a little party around the game on television or a fun movie night to a pre-function on the patio before heading to dinner – we love to have people over to our place!

The impromptu versions may not have as many finger foods and creative cocktails, but they can still be a fun and relaxed time. Planning ahead definitely brings a better menu – choose foods that can be made ahead or finished right as guests arrive.

What to serve with Grapefruit Thyme Mimosa-Ritas

Pulled Porcini Sliders

Avocado Shiitake Spring Rolls with Spicy Coconut Almond Sauce

Spicy Thai Totchos

Ginger Lime Brussels Sprouts

Spicy Buffalo Flatbreads

Fresh Ginger Anjou Pear Cobbler

When choosing a beverage – if you know the preferred tastes of the people you’ve invited, a signature cocktail cuts down on your bartending duties. This is one of my go to steps to a relaxed party as a host – settle on one or two signature cocktails that can be made ahead of time, and guests can serve themselves.

These Grapefruit Thyme Mimosa-Ritas recently went for a test run tasting at our place (recipe testing – a great reason to throw a shindig!), and everyone loved them. We had a brunch crowd, and these were a cooling concoction for an already warm day.

Continue to Content Grapefruit Thyme Mimosa-Ritas Yield: 5-6 Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Refreshing summer cocktail with grapefruit juice, lemon thyme, lime, tequila and more! Print Ingredients Grapefruit Thyme Mimosa-Ritas



YIELD: serves 5-6



INGREDIENTS:



2 cups Ruby Red Grapefruit juice

juice of 1 large Melogold grapefruit

juice of 2 limes

3 sprigs fresh lemon thyme (additional for garnish)

1 1/2 cups crushed ice

1 1/2 cups tequila (Cazadores Reposado is my favorite)

1 1/2 cups Prosecco or Champagne

agave to sweeten (optional) Instructions In a blender, combine the grapefruit juices, lime juice, thyme, and crushed ice - blend to a slushy consistency*. Transfer to a serving pitcher, add tequila, Prosecco, and sweetener if using. Stir to combine, serve and enjoy! *Optionally, you can add crushed ice without blending for a 'on the rocks' version. Did you make this recipe? Please leave a comment on the blog or share a photo on Instagram

Cheers!

Kristina is better known online as spabettie, where she shares vibrant plant-based recipes, stories of her two dachshunds – Basil and Rosemary – and life in culinary mecca Portland Oregon.

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