Spiced Grapefruit Soda Mocktail
A lively, tangy, alcohol-free mocktail with fresh grapefruit, lime, a hint of spice, and sparkling bubbles. Perfect for hot afternoons or whenever you want a flavorful, refreshing drink with a bit of a kick.
Equipment
- Tall glass
- Cocktail shaker or mason jar
- Measuring jigger or tablespoon
- Bar spoon or regular spoon
- Citrus juicer
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Small saucepan
- Knife and cutting board
- Ice cube tray and tongs
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh pink grapefruit juice or bottled, no sugar added
- 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh
- 2-3 teaspoons honey or agave syrup, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon rosemary simple syrup optional
- pinch ground cinnamon or muddle a bit of star anise or clove
- 1/2 cup sparkling water or seltzer
- 1/4 cup grapefruit soda optional
- ice cubes
- grapefruit slice for garnish
- lime wedge for garnish
- mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a tall glass halfway with ice cubes.
- In a shaker, combine grapefruit juice, lime juice, honey or agave, rosemary simple syrup, and a pinch of cinnamon.
- Shake well for 10 seconds to mix and chill.
- Strain mixture into your prepared glass.
- Garnish with grapefruit slice, lime wedge, and mint leaves.
Notes
Use pink grapefruit for best flavor and color. Adjust sweetener as needed. For more spice, add nutmeg or muddle a clove. Rosemary syrup adds herbal depth but is optional.