Pescatarian Classic Grapefruit Sparkling Water
Bright, citrusy, and endlessly refreshing, this homemade sparkling drink is the kind of thing that makes plain store-bought soda feel like a distant memory. A simple grapefruit syrup ā made by gently dissolving sugar with fresh grapefruit juice and zest ā is the secret to that bold, aromatic flavor that no bottled version can quite replicate. Steeping the zest into the warm syrup pulls out every bit of fragrant citrus oil before it gets strained away, leaving you with a clean, jewel-toned concentrate that's ready to meet your sparkling water. The whole thing comes together in one small saucepan and a pitcher, with zero complicated technique required. Poured over ice with a wedge of fresh grapefruit, it looks genuinely stunning on a table without any extra effort. It's naturally free of meat and seafood, so it fits right into a pescatarian lifestyle as a crowd-pleasing drink for any occasion ā brunch, dinner, or just a Tuesday afternoon when you need something a little special.
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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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