Walnut 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 zest, and juice together ā gives every sip a bold, natural flavor that no store-bought bottle can match. 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. Stirred gently into chilled sparkling water, it keeps its fizz while delivering that perfect balance of sweet and tart. Served over ice with a fresh grapefruit wedge on the rim, it looks as good as it tastes. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or second-guessing ā just a clean, crowd-pleasing drink you can feel good about pouring for everyone at the table.
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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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