Gluten Free Turmeric-Cinnamon Grapefruit Rosemary Spritz
This sparkling drink is the kind of thing that makes you feel like you've got your life together — bright, herbal, and just a little unexpected. Fresh grapefruit juice brings a tart citrus 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 mixer can replicate. The syrup comes together in minutes on the stovetop, steeping until it's fragrant and lightly thickened before being strained and cooled. Everything in this recipe is naturally free from gluten — no label-checking required, no hidden grain-based additives to worry about. Once you pour the grapefruit juice over ice, stir in that golden syrup, and top it all off with chilled sparkling water, you've got something that looks genuinely stunning in a glass. A rosemary sprig and a thin grapefruit slice as garnish take it from casual to cocktail-hour-worthy in seconds. It's refreshing, aromatic, and the kind of drink you'll want to make on repeat.
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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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