Sparkling Grapefruit Vanilla Mocktail
November 27, 2023
Oooh, this mocktail is refreshing! The tart grapefruit juice is brisk and bracing, and sparkling water adds so many tiny, fizzy bubbles — like a splash of optimism in your glass. A sprig of rosemary gives it layered, complex flavor (and beauty!), and vanilla adds a touch of sweetness. Craving something stronger? Try adding a shot of vodka or Hendricks gin.
With or without spirits, this drink brings a ray of sunshine to gatherings of all types — brunches, happy hours, baby showers, or quiet nights in with your S.O.
SERVINGS
1
PREP TIME
15 min
COOK TIME
5 min
Ingredients
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¾cup freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice
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¾ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
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¾ounce rosemary-vanilla syrup
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Ice
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Splash of sparkling water
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1rosemary sprig, for garnish
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1slice pink grapefruit, for garnish
For the rosemary-vanilla syrup:
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½cup granulated sugar
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½cup water
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3rosemary sprigs
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½teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
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1
For the rosemary-vanilla syrup: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, water and rosemary sprigs. Cook for 5 minutes or until simmering, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Stir in the vanilla extract, remove the pot from the heat and let sit for 10 minutes.
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2
Discard the rosemary sprigs, transfer the rosemary-vanilla syrup to an airtight container and let cool in the refrigerator for 1 hour. The syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
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3
To make one mocktail: In a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice, combine the pink grapefruit juice, lemon juice and rosemary-vanilla syrup. Shake until chilled through.
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4
Strain the cocktail into a highball glass filled ⅓ of the way with ice. Top with sparkling water.
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5
Garnish with a rosemary sprig and pink grapefruit slice. Enjoy!
Recipe adapted from: Kari Skelton