Pistachio Free Classic Grapefruit Sparkling Water
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 quick stovetop syrup made from real grapefruit zest and juice gives it a depth of flavor that no store-bought version can match ā floral, slightly tart, and just sweet enough. The syrup steeps off the heat so the zest has time to fully infuse before being strained out, leaving behind a beautifully clear, fragrant base. Folded gently into chilled sparkling water, it stays bubbly and light right up until the last sip. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from nuts of any kind, so there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass. Serve it over ice with a fresh grapefruit wedge on the rim and it looks 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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