Sparkling Grapefruit Rosemary Lime Mocktail

Sparkling Grapefruit Rosemary Lime Mocktail

Tart grapefruit and bright lime meet a fragrant rosemary syrup, finished with a crisp sparkling fizz.

Total 30 min Makes 1 serving Calories 110/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover, Ashkenazi kosher for passover

This mocktail layers fresh grapefruit and lime juice with a homemade rosemary simple syrup, then tops it off with chilled sparkling water for a bubbly, herbaceous drink. It works well as a refreshing non-alcoholic option for brunch, dinner parties, or warm afternoons, and can easily be batched in a pitcher for guests.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, plus extra for garnish
  • 1/2 cup fresh grapefruit juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 3/4 cup sparkling water, chilled
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 grapefruit slice, for garnish

Method

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and rosemary sprigs over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

  2. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook until lightly fragrant.

  3. Remove the syrup from heat and let the rosemary steep as it cools to room temperature.

  4. Strain the cooled syrup into a small jar, discarding the rosemary sprigs.

  5. Fill a tall glass with the ice cubes.

  6. Pour the grapefruit juice, lime juice, and 1 tablespoon of the rosemary syrup over the ice, adjusting syrup to taste.

  7. Top with the chilled sparkling water and stir gently to combine.

  8. Garnish with a grapefruit slice and a fresh rosemary sprig, then serve immediately.

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    Sparkling Grapefruit Rosemary Lime Mocktail

    This mocktail layers fresh grapefruit and lime juice with a homemade rosemary simple syrup, then tops it off with chilled sparkling water for a bubbly, herbaceous drink. It works well as a refreshing non-alcoholic option for brunch, dinner parties, or warm afternoons, and can easily be batched in a pitcher for guests.

    30 min 1 serving 110 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1/4 cup water
    • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
    • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, plus extra for garnish
    • 1/2 cup fresh grapefruit juice
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
    • 3/4 cup sparkling water, chilled
    • 1 cup ice cubes
    • 1 grapefruit slice, for garnish

    Method

    1. 1

      In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and rosemary sprigs over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

    2. 2

      Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook until lightly fragrant.

    3. 3

      Remove the syrup from heat and let the rosemary steep as it cools to room temperature.

    4. 4

      Strain the cooled syrup into a small jar, discarding the rosemary sprigs.

    5. 5

      Fill a tall glass with the ice cubes.

    6. 6

      Pour the grapefruit juice, lime juice, and 1 tablespoon of the rosemary syrup over the ice, adjusting syrup to taste.

    7. 7

      Top with the chilled sparkling water and stir gently to combine.

    8. 8

      Garnish with a grapefruit slice and a fresh rosemary sprig, then serve immediately.