Grapefruit-Rosemary Mocktail Spritz
Grapefruit-Rosemary Mocktail Spritz is a refreshing non-alcoholic drink made with fresh grapefruit juice, a hint of rosemary syrup or sprig, and sparkling water. It’s light, citrusy, slightly herbal, and served chilled over ice perfect as a sophisticated alternative to cocktails.
Ingredients
Rosemary Syrup
- 1/2 cup (100 g.) granulated sugar
- 2 fresh sprigs rosemary
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
Spritz
- 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 (1/3"-thick) wedge ruby red grapefruit
- Ice
- 3 oz. grapefruit-flavored sparkling water
- 3 oz. grapefruit juice
- 1 fresh sprig rosemary
Instructions
Rosemary Syrup
- In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring sugar, rosemary, salt, and 1/2 c. water to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low to maintain a gentle simmer and cook, stirring often to dissolve sugar, about 2 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Transfer syrup and rosemary to an airtight container. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Make Ahead: Syrup can be made 3 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.
Spritz
- In a shallow bowl or plate, mix sugar and paprika.
- Gently rub edge of a tall glass with grapefruit wedge, leaving a small amount of juice on rim; reserve wedge for serving. Roll glass in sugar mixture to coat rim.
- Fill glass with ice. Add sparkling water, grapefruit juice, and 3/4 oz. rosemary syrup. Using a cocktail spoon, stir to combine. Push rosemary sprig through center of reserved grapefruit wedge and garnish glass.
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