Rice Free Classic Grapefruit Sparkling Water
Bright, citrusy, and endlessly refreshing, this homemade sparkling water is the kind of drink that makes plain seltzer feel like a distant memory. A quick grapefruit syrup ā made by gently warming sugar, water, fresh juice, and zest together ā gives every sip a punchy, sun-ripened flavor that no store-bought flavored water can match. The syrup steeps off the heat so the zest has time to fully infuse, and straining it leaves you with a beautifully clear, fragrant base. Stirring it gently into chilled sparkling water keeps the bubbles lively, so your glass stays effervescent right down to the last sip. Naturally free of grains and starches, this recipe is as clean and simple as a drink can get ā just real fruit, sugar, and water doing exactly what they should. Serve it over ice with a grapefruit wedge on the rim for a presentation that looks far more impressive than the effort involved.
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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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