Mustard Free Classic Grapefruit Sparkling Water
Bright, citrusy, and endlessly refreshing, this homemade sparkling drink is the kind of thing 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 gives the whole drink a vibrant, natural flavor that no bottled version can quite match. Since you're building it from scratch with just a handful of clean ingredients, there's zero guesswork about hidden condiments or flavor additives that can sneak into commercial beverages. The syrup steeps off the heat so the zest has time to fully infuse before you strain it out, leaving behind a beautifully clear, fragrant base. Poured over ice and topped with chilled sparkling water, it's fizzy and lightly sweet with that signature grapefruit bite. Dress it up with a fresh grapefruit wedge on the rim and it looks as good as anything you'd order at a rooftop bar.
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Learn more āIngredients
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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