Pecan 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 made from fresh zest and juice is the secret here ā it delivers a bold, aromatic flavor that bottled versions just can't match. The syrup comes together quickly on the stovetop, steeps to deepen that citrus punch, then gets strained smooth before meeting a full bottle of chilled sparkling water. The result is a lightly sweet, fizzy drink with real grapefruit character in every sip. It's naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's zero need to scan labels or worry about what's hiding in a flavored beverage. Serve it over ice with a fresh grapefruit wedge and it looks just as good as it tastes ā effortlessly elegant for a weeknight or a weekend gathering alike.
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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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