The Sea Breeze Mimosa Cocktail, Reimagined
The classic Sea Breeze cocktail combines cranberry juice, grapefruit juice and vodka. Until recently we steered clear of grapefruit but in the fall 2018 Monash University Low FODMAP Diet Smartphone App update, they published new findings that grapefruit is low FODMAP in 80 g portions.
We decided to put a festive twist on the classic cocktail by making it with sparkling wine. We bring you a Low FODMAP Sea Breeze Mimosa!
How Much Grapefruit Is Low FODMAP?
Here is what 80 grams of grapefruit looks like. It’s a generous amount!
As for the cranberry juice, read labels and do not buy any that is sweetened with high fructose corn syrup (HFCS).
We prefer unsweetened cranberry juice and sweeten to taste ourselves, using our low FODMAP Simple Syrup.
BTW I used Smirnoff Cranberry flavored Vodka and I have spoken with the manufacturer about their flavorings.
In the amounts that we recommend in this recipe, the flavored vodka should be low FODMAP.
We have MANY other low FODMAP beverages. You can find them using our Recipe Filter; for now, check out our Cranberry Cinnamon Swizzle and our White Wine Spritzer, among many others.
Low FODMAP Sea Breeze Mimosa
Monash has lab tested and approved 80 g of grapefruit per serving as low FODMAP. If you love grapefruit, try our Low FODMAP Sea Breeze Mimosa.
Ingredients:
- Small slice of grapefruit
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cranberry juice
- 4 ounces (120 ml) sparkling wine
- 1 teaspoon cranberry vodka, optional
- Simple Syrup, optional
Preparation:
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Hang a slice of grapefruit on your champagne glass. Add cranberry juice to glass, then top with sparkling wine. Add optional cranberry vodka, if using. Taste and add Simple Syrup if you want it sweeter.
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Serve immediately.
Notes:
Tips
- I developed this recipe as a way to encourage FODMAPers to branch out. Do not be afraid of trying ingredients that have High AND Low FODMAP amounts.
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more. For a more detailed explanation, please read our article Understanding The Nutrition Panel Within Our Recipes.
