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Sophie Lane

Rosemary Grapefruit Mocktail

A refreshing, alcohol-free drink that balances tart grapefruit juice with fragrant rosemary syrup. Elegant enough for celebrations yet simple enough for everyday sipping.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 glasses
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup fresh grapefruit juice ruby red preferred
  • ½ cup sparkling water or club soda
  • ¼ cup rosemary simple syrup recipe below
  • Ice cubes
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
  • Grapefruit wedges optional garnish
  • Rosemary Simple Syrup:
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup sugar or honey/agave
  • 2 fresh rosemary sprigs

Equipment

  • Small saucepan (for syrup)
  • Strainer
  • Cocktail shaker or jar with lid
  • * Glasses
  • Ice cubes

Method
 

  1. Make the syrup: In a saucepan, combine water and sugar. Stir over medium heat until dissolved. Add rosemary sprigs, simmer 2 minutes, then steep for 10 minutes. Strain and cool.
  2. Fill a cocktail shaker or jar with ice. Add grapefruit juice and rosemary syrup. Shake until chilled.
  3. Pour into glasses filled with ice.
  4. Top with sparkling water for fizz.
  5. Garnish each glass with a rosemary sprig and a grapefruit wedge. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 0.5gSodium: 5mgFiber: 123g

Notes

For less sweetness, reduce the syrup to 2 tablespoons.
Swap grapefruit for blood orange or pomegranate juice for seasonal variations.
Use honey or agave syrup for a natural sweetener option.
Freeze rosemary sprigs inside ice cubes for a beautiful garnish that slowly infuses flavor.

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