If you love the classic pineapple upside-down cake, this cocktail is like its bubbly brunch cousin. Sweet pineapple juice, crisp sparkling wine, and a splash of grenadine come together in a glass that looks as good as it tastes. It’s bright, fun, and perfect for serving at brunch or any gathering where you want something a little special without a lot of fuss.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup chilled pineapple juice
- 1 bottle chilled sparkling wine (champagne or prosecco work well)
- 4 teaspoons grenadine
- Maraschino cherries, for garnish
- Pineapple wedges, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Pour the pineapple juice into 4 champagne flutes, filling each about one-third of the way.
- Top each glass with sparkling wine until nearly full.
- Slowly pour in 1 teaspoon of grenadine. It will sink to the bottom, giving that signature layered “upside-down” look.
- Drop in a maraschino cherry and garnish with a pineapple wedge if you like.
- Serve right away while it’s cold and fizzy.
Tips for the Best Pineapple Upside-Down Mimosas
- Chill everything: Cold juice and sparkling wine will keep the drink crisp and refreshing.
- Pour slowly: Adding the grenadine gently helps it sink and create clean layers.
- Make it less sweet: Use brut champagne if you prefer a drier, less sugary drink.
- Try flavored variations: Swap grenadine for raspberry or cherry liqueur for a different twist.
- Batch for a crowd: Mix pineapple juice and sparkling wine in a pitcher, then add grenadine to each glass just before serving.
Tropical Pineapple Upside-Down Mimosas
Course: BeveragesCuisine: continentalDifficulty: EasyServings
4
servingsPrep time
5
minutesIngredients
1 cup chilled pineapple juice
1 bottle chilled sparkling wine (champagne or prosecco work well)
4 teaspoons grenadine
Maraschino cherries, for garnish
Pineapple wedges, optional for garnish
Directions
- Pour the pineapple juice into 4 champagne flutes, filling each about one-third of the way.
- Top each glass with sparkling wine until nearly full.
- Slowly pour in 1 teaspoon of grenadine. It will sink to the bottom, giving that signature layered “upside-down” look.
- Drop in a maraschino cherry and garnish with a pineapple wedge if you like.
- Serve right away while it’s cold and fizzy.
Notes
- Chill everything: Cold juice and sparkling wine will keep the drink crisp and refreshing.
Pour slowly: Adding the grenadine gently helps it sink and create clean layers.
Make it less sweet: Use brut champagne if you prefer a drier, less sugary drink.
Try flavored variations: Swap grenadine for raspberry or cherry liqueur for a different twist.
Batch for a crowd: Mix pineapple juice and sparkling wine in a pitcher, then add grenadine to each glass just before serving.
