Coconut Free Classic Grapefruit Sparkling Water
Bright, citrusy, and endlessly refreshing, this homemade sparkling water is the kind of drink that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a store-bought can. A simple grapefruit syrup ā made by gently warming sugar, water, fresh juice, and zest together ā delivers a bold, natural flavor that no bottled version can quite match. The syrup steeps off the heat so the zest has time to fully infuse before it's strained away, leaving behind a beautifully clear, fragrant liquid. Once it's combined with chilled sparkling water, you get a drink that's lightly sweet, pleasantly tart, and seriously fizzy. Store-bought flavored sparkling waters can be a minefield of hidden additives and tropical flavor blends, but every single ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. 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 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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