Description
A bright, refined mocktail featuring tart ruby grapefruit and aromatic rosemary for a perfect nonalcoholic option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz (180 ml) freshly squeezed pink or ruby grapefruit juice
- 2–3 oz (60–90 ml) chilled club soda or sparkling water
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 fresh rosemary sprigs (reserve one for garnish)
- 2–3 thin grapefruit slices or a few grapefruit segments
- Ice cubes
- Optional: thin grapefruit zest ribbon for aroma
Instructions
- Make the rosemary syrup: combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, add bruised rosemary, and simmer until sugar dissolves (about 3–4 minutes). Remove from heat and steep for 10–15 minutes. Strain and chill.
- Prepare the grapefruit: halve and juice the grapefruit, then strain through a fine mesh for a smooth base.
- Assemble the mocktail: in a chilled highball glass, add 1–1.5 oz (30–45 ml) rosemary syrup, a few ice cubes, and 4–6 oz (120–180 ml) grapefruit juice. Stir gently.
- Finish with fizz: top with 2–3 oz chilled club soda, pouring slowly over the back of a spoon.
- Garnish: tuck a thin grapefruit slice and a small bruised rosemary sprig on top.
- Taste and adjust: add syrup if too tart or a splash of soda if too sweet.
Notes
For the best flavor, use freshly squeezed juice and serve immediately. Store syrup separately for freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg