Yeast Free Mint, Lime & Grapefruit Rosemary Sparkler
Bright, citrusy, and genuinely refreshing, this sparkling drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long. Fresh grapefruit and lime juice bring a punchy tartness that gets beautifully balanced by a homemade rosemary-honey syrup — no store-bought shortcuts needed, and no hidden fermented ingredients to worry about. Muddled mint adds an herbal lift that makes every sip feel a little fancy without any extra effort. The whole thing comes together in minutes once your syrup is cooled, and shaking it over ice gives it that frosty, cocktail-bar feel right in your own kitchen. Topped with chilled sparkling water, it's effervescent and lively without relying on anything that could be a concern for those avoiding yeast. The optional grapefruit slice and rosemary sprig garnish make it look stunning for guests, but honestly it tastes just as good sipped straight from the glass on a quiet afternoon.
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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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