Macadamia Free Turmeric-Cinnamon Grapefruit Rosemary Spritz
This sparkling drink is bright, herbal, and just a little unexpected — the kind of thing you'd order at a fancy brunch spot and then immediately want to recreate at home. Fresh grapefruit juice brings a tart, citrusy backbone, 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 could replicate. The syrup comes together in minutes on the stovetop, and steeping the rosemary sprig off the heat pulls out every bit of its piney, aromatic oils before you strain it into something silky and golden. Once it hits the sparkling water, the fizz stays lively and the color is absolutely gorgeous — that warm amber-gold against the pale pink of grapefruit is genuinely stunning in a glass. The whole thing is built from pantry staples and fresh fruit, so there's nothing hidden to worry about and no complicated sourcing required. Adjust the syrup to taste depending on how sweet or tart you like your drinks, and don't skip the garnish if you want that full wow-factor moment.
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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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