Pecan Free Turmeric-Cinnamon Grapefruit Rosemary Spritz
This golden, fizzy spritz is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you've stumbled onto something special. Fresh grapefruit juice brings a bright, tart 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 can replicate. The syrup is the real star here — simmered low and slow so the spices bloom and the rosemary releases its piney, aromatic oils before being strained into a silky, fragrant base. Once it hits the ice and sparkling water, the whole thing comes alive with bubbles and color. Every ingredient in this drink is naturally free of tree nuts, so there's zero need to scrutinize labels or worry about cross-contact — just pure, vibrant flavor from start to finish. It's endlessly adjustable too, since you can dial the syrup up or down depending on how sweet or spiced you like it. Dress it up with a rosemary sprig and a grapefruit wheel and it looks every bit as stunning as it tastes.
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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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