Nutmeg Free Turmeric-Cinnamon Grapefruit Rosemary Spritz
This vibrant, golden spritz is the kind of drink that looks like it came from a fancy café but comes together in your own kitchen with just a handful of real ingredients. A honey-based syrup infused with turmeric, cinnamon, fresh rosemary, and a pinch of black pepper forms the aromatic backbone, and once it's steeped and strained, the whole thing smells absolutely incredible. Bright, freshly squeezed grapefruit juice brings a tart citrus punch that plays beautifully against the warm spice notes, and sparkling water lifts it all into something refreshing and lively. The syrup is completely customizable — add a little more or a little less depending on how sweet you like your drinks. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so you never have to second-guess what's actually in your glass. Garnished with a rosemary sprig and a thin grapefruit wheel, it's also genuinely stunning to serve to guests.
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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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