Grapefruit Spritzer
A bright, tangy, and invigorating non-alcoholic drink, the Grapefruit Spritzer combines the bold, bittersweet flavor of fresh grapefruit juice with a hint of sweetness and effervescent sparkling water, creating a light and supremely refreshing beverage.
Prepare grapefruit juice and sweetener
Squeeze 0.5 cup (120 ml) fresh grapefruit juice into a glass. If desired, add 1-2 teaspoons agave nectar or simple syrup to the juice and stir until dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness based on the natural sweetness of your grapefruit and preference.
💡 Tips:
- •Freshly squeezed juice is crucial for the best flavor. Start with less sweetener and add more if needed, as grapefruit sweetness varies.
Add ice
Fill a tall serving glass with 1 serving of ice.
💡 Tips:
- •Using plenty of ice keeps the spritzer cold and refreshing.
Combine and add fizz
Pour the grapefruit juice mixture over the ice. Top with 0.75 cup (180 ml) chilled sparkling water or club soda. Stir gently once or twice to combine.
💡 Tips:
- •Pour slowly and stir minimally to maintain the carbonation.
Garnish and serve
Garnish with 1 grapefruit slice and 1 fresh rosemary sprig, if desired. Serve immediately.
💡 Tips:
- •Rosemary adds a beautiful aromatic contrast to the citrus.
- 💡For a less bitter spritzer, use pink grapefruit which is generally sweeter than white grapefruit.
- 💡Add a thin slice of fresh ginger to the glass for a subtle spicy kick.
- 💡Muddle a few mint leaves at the bottom of the glass before adding juice for an herbal twist.
- 💡You can easily scale this recipe up to make a small pitcher for multiple servings, adding sparkling water to individual glasses.
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