Wheat Free Turmeric-Cinnamon Grapefruit Rosemary Spritz
Bright, bitter grapefruit juice meets a warmly spiced honey syrup in this gorgeous sparkling drink that feels like something you'd order at a fancy brunch spot. The syrup is the real star — honey, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, and a fresh rosemary sprig are simmered together until fragrant and lightly thickened, then strained into a silky, golden concentrate that smells absolutely incredible. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of wheat, so there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swapping required — just straightforward, beautiful flavors. The touch of black pepper alongside the turmeric is a classic pairing that adds a subtle depth you'll notice without being able to quite place. Once you pour the syrup over ice with fresh grapefruit juice and chilled sparkling water, the whole thing comes together in seconds with barely any effort. It's endlessly adjustable too — add more syrup if you want it sweeter, or dial it back for something more tart and refreshing. Garnish with a rosemary sprig and a thin grapefruit slice and it looks like you spent way more time on it than you actually did.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!