
Bright, citrusy, and endlessly refreshing, this homemade sparkling drink is the kind of thing that makes plain store-bought soda feel completely unnecessary. A simple grapefruit syrup made from real zest and fresh juice gives it a depth of flavor you just can't get from a can ā floral, slightly bitter, and perfectly sweet all at once. The syrup comes together in minutes on the stovetop, then steeps until it's fragrant and full of that punchy grapefruit character before getting strained smooth. Gently combined with chilled sparkling water, the result is a fizzy, elegant drink that feels fancy without any real effort. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's zero need to scrutinize labels or worry about what's hiding in a flavored beverage. Serve it over ice with a fresh grapefruit wedge and it looks as good as it tastes ā the kind of drink that disappears fast at a gathering or makes a quiet afternoon feel like a little occasion.
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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.
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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