Eggless Classic Grapefruit Sparkling Water
Bright, citrusy, and endlessly refreshing, this homemade grapefruit sparkling water is the kind of drink that makes plain seltzer feel like a distant memory. A quick stovetop syrup made from real grapefruit zest and juice is the secret here ā it delivers a depth of flavor that no store-bought flavored water can match. The zest steeps right into the warm syrup, pulling out those aromatic, slightly bitter notes that make grapefruit so distinctive before everything gets strained smooth. Once you pour in the chilled sparkling water, you get a beautifully balanced, lightly sweet fizz that feels genuinely fancy with almost zero effort. It's naturally free of eggs and any animal-derived additives, so the ingredient list stays clean and simple without any substitutions needed. Serve it over ice with a fresh grapefruit wedge and it looks stunning on a brunch table or as a mocktail for any occasion.
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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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