
Bright, citrusy, and endlessly refreshing, this homemade sparkling drink is the kind of thing that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a can. A simple grapefruit syrup ā made by gently dissolving sugar with fresh grapefruit juice and zest ā gives the whole drink a vibrant, slightly bitter edge that store-bought versions rarely nail. The syrup steeps off the heat so the zest can fully infuse before it gets strained out, leaving behind a beautifully clear, intensely flavored base. From there, it's just a matter of pouring it over chilled sparkling water and keeping a light hand so the bubbles stay lively. Served over ice with a grapefruit wedge on the rim, it looks like something from a fancy brunch spread but comes together with almost no effort. Every single ingredient here is naturally grain-free, so there's zero need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives ā just pure, clean flavor from start to finish.
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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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