Breastfeeding Friendly Turmeric-Cinnamon Grapefruit Rosemary Spritz
Bright, herbal, and just a little bit fancy, this sparkling drink is the kind of thing that makes you feel like you're actually taking care of yourself — because you are. Fresh grapefruit juice brings a tart, citrusy punch while a homemade honey syrup infused with turmeric, cinnamon, rosemary, and a pinch of black pepper adds warmth and depth that no store-bought mocktail can touch. The black pepper is a small but smart addition, helping the turmeric do its thing, and the whole syrup comes together in under 20 minutes on the stovetop. Nursing moms often find themselves reaching for something refreshing that isn't just plain water, and this hits that spot beautifully without any caffeine or alcohol to worry about. You control the sweetness by adjusting how much syrup goes into each glass, so it's easy to dial in exactly what you're craving. Served over ice with a rosemary sprig and a thin grapefruit slice, it looks gorgeous on the counter and tastes even better than it looks.
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2 servings
For the syrup
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup water
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary (about 4 inches)
- 1 pinch black pepper
For the spritz
- ¾ cup fresh grapefruit juice (from about 1 large grapefruit)
- 1 ½ cups sparkling water
- ice cubes, as needed
For serving
- 2 small sprigs fresh rosemary (optional)
- 2 thin grapefruit slices (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the honey, water, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, rosemary sprig, and black pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the honey dissolves, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 minutes, until the syrup is fragrant and lightly thickened. Remove from the heat.
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