Shellfish 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 can. A simple grapefruit syrup ā made by gently warming sugar, water, fresh grapefruit juice, and zest together ā gives the whole thing a depth of flavor that no store-bought version can match. The zest steeps right into the syrup as it cools, pulling out those fragrant, slightly bitter citrus oils that make each sip feel genuinely alive. Once strained and combined with chilled sparkling water, the result is clean, lightly sweet, and beautifully effervescent. It comes together with just a handful of real ingredients and zero additives, so you know exactly what's in your glass. Serve it over ice with a fresh grapefruit wedge and it looks as good as it tastes ā effortlessly impressive 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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