Turmeric 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 ā made by gently dissolving sugar with fresh grapefruit juice and zest ā gives the whole drink a vibrant, natural flavor that no bottled version can quite match. The syrup is strained smooth before meeting chilled sparkling water, so you get pure, clean citrus in every sip without any bitterness from the zest. For anyone avoiding certain spices and additives, this recipe is wonderfully straightforward ā just sugar, water, fresh grapefruit, and bubbles, with nothing hidden in the ingredient list. Stirring gently at the end keeps the carbonation lively, so the drink stays fizzy and festive right through to the last glass. Dress it up with a grapefruit wedge on the rim and it looks like something from a fancy brunch spread, even though it comes together with almost no effort at all.
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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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