Brazil Nut Free Classic Grapefruit Sparkling Water
Bright, citrusy, and endlessly refreshing, this homemade sparkling grapefruit drink is the kind of thing that makes plain store-bought sodas feel completely unnecessary. A quick grapefruit syrup ā made by gently warming sugar, water, fresh juice, and zest together ā gives the whole drink a vibrant, natural flavor that no bottled version can match. The syrup steeps off the heat so the zest has time to fully infuse before being strained out, leaving behind a beautifully clear, fragrant base. Once it's combined with chilled sparkling water, you get that perfect balance of tart, sweet, and fizzy in every glass. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nut concerns, so there's no label-scanning required. Serve it over ice with a fresh grapefruit wedge and it looks as good as it tastes ā effortlessly elegant for a weeknight or a weekend gathering alike.
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4 servings
For the grapefruit syrup
- Ā½ cup granulated sugar
- Ā½ cup water
- 1 large grapefruit, zested juice and juiced (about Ā¾ cup juice)
To assemble
- 1 bottle (32 oz) sparkling water, chilled
- ice, for serving
For serving
- grapefruit slices or wedges, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the sugar, water, grapefruit zest, and grapefruit juice in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 3ā4 minutes. Do not boil.
- 2
Remove from heat and let the syrup steep for 15ā20 minutes, until cooled to room temperature and the zest flavor has infused.
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