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A hand holds a glass of iced beverage garnished with a lime slice and rosemary sprig, with a paper straw in the drink.
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Homemade Grapefruit Rosemary Mocktail Recipe

Grapefruit mocktail blends tart citrus with a light herbal touch for a simple alcohol-free drink you can make in about 10 minutes. Start by preparing the rosemary syrup, then mix and garnish. You can enjoy it right away, though it tastes even better when nicely chilled!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Cool Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: grapefruit mocktail, grapefruit rosemary mocktail
Servings: 2 mocktails
Calories: 119kcal
Author: Jessica Haggard

Ingredients

  • 2 cups grapefruit juice store-bought or fresh
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 cup water for making the syrup
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 2 cups sparkling water or club soda
  • ice
  • grapefruit slices for garnish (optional)
  • rosemary sprigs for garnish (optional)
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Instructions

  • Add the sugar, water, and rosemary sprigs to a small saucepan. Warm over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves. Take it off the heat and let the rosemary steep for about 30 minutes as the syrup cools. Once it’s cooled, remove the rosemary.
  • Fill two glasses with ice. Add about 2 tablespoons of rosemary syrup to each one, adjusting to your taste. Pour in 1 cup of grapefruit juice, squeeze in the juice from half a lime, and finish with 1 cup of sparkling water or club soda.
  • Give the drink a gentle stir. Add grapefruit slices and a sprig of rosemary if you want a little extra touch. Serve right away.

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Notes

  • Let the rosemary steep a little longer in the syrup if you want a stronger herbal flavor.
  • Blend the drink with crushed ice for a refreshing slushy version.
  • Since grapefruit sweetness varies, start with a smaller amount of syrup and adjust after a quick taste.
  • Add a splash of coconut water for a tropical touch, raspberries for color, or a tiny pinch of chili powder for a gentle kick.
  • Keep the juice, syrup, and sparkling water cold for a crisp finish without adding too much ice.
Serve: It pairs well with blackened fish tacos, avocado tomato salad, Italian chopped salad, or shrimp scampi,souffle, poached pears, or mincemeat pie.
Store: Keep in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze them individually wrapped for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge for 30 to 60 minutes before serving and avoid letting them sit out too long so the filling stays firm and the coating doesn’t sweat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mocktail | Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 61mg | Fiber: 1g | Net Carbohydrates: 29g
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