
Bright, citrusy, and endlessly refreshing, this homemade sparkling grapefruit drink is the kind of thing you'll want to keep in the fridge all week. A simple syrup made from real grapefruit zest and juice gives it a depth of flavor that no store-bought can or bottle can match ā floral, tart, and just sweet enough. The syrup comes together in minutes on the stovetop, and once it's strained and chilled, assembly is as easy as pouring over sparkling water and ice. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of tree nuts, so there's zero guesswork or label-scanning involved. The result is a gorgeous, blush-tinted drink that looks fancy enough to serve at a brunch but takes almost no effort to pull off. Garnish with a fresh grapefruit wedge and you've got something that feels genuinely special.
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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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