Macadamia Free Mint, Lime & Grapefruit Rosemary Sparkler
This sparkling drink is bright, herby, and refreshing in a way that feels genuinely special — the kind of thing you'd order at a rooftop bar and then immediately want to recreate at home. A quick rosemary-honey syrup forms the backbone, infusing floral sweetness that plays beautifully against the tart punch of fresh grapefruit and lime. Muddled mint adds that cooling, garden-fresh lift before everything gets shaken hard over ice and topped with chilled sparkling water. The result is layered and complex without being fussy, and every single ingredient is straightforward and easy to source. Since the whole drink is built from citrus, fresh herbs, honey, and sparkling water, there's zero concern about hidden tree nuts sneaking in through sauces, syrups, or specialty ingredients. Garnished with a thin grapefruit slice and a rosemary sprig, it also looks stunning in the glass — effortlessly elegant for a dinner party, a weekend brunch, or honestly just a Tuesday afternoon when you deserve something a little extra.
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2 servings
For the rosemary-honey syrup
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup water
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
For the sparkler
- 12 fresh mint leaves, plus 2 sprigs for garnish
- ½ cup fresh grapefruit juice (from about 1 medium grapefruit)
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 3 tbsp rosemary-honey syrup (from above)
- 1 cup sparkling water, chilled
- 1 cup ice cubes
For serving
- 2 thin grapefruit slices (optional)
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the honey, water, and rosemary sprigs in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the honey fully dissolves, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the rosemary steep for 15 minutes, then strain through a fine-mesh strainer and discard the rosemary. Cool the syrup completely before using.
- 2
Place the 12 mint leaves in a cocktail shaker or large jar. Muddle firmly until the leaves are bruised and fragrant, about 10 presses.
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