Dairy Free Turmeric-Cinnamon Grapefruit Rosemary Spritz
Bright, herbal, and just a little unexpected, this sparkling drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat. The base is a honey syrup infused with ground turmeric, cinnamon, fresh rosemary, and a pinch of black pepper — simmered low and slow until fragrant, then steeped so every drop picks up that warm, earthy depth. Fresh grapefruit juice brings a tart citrus punch that balances the sweetness beautifully, and a generous pour of sparkling water ties it all together with a satisfying fizz. Since every ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, there's nothing to swap or second-guess — just clean, vibrant flavors from start to finish. The turmeric gives the drink a gorgeous golden hue that looks almost too pretty to drink, especially with a rosemary sprig and a thin grapefruit slice floating on top. It works equally well as a mocktail for a dinner party or a quiet afternoon treat when you want something a little more interesting than plain sparkling water.
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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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