Grapefruit Rosemary Mocktail Spritz

Grapefruit Rosemary Mocktail Spritz

Yield: 1 drink (syrup makes about 4) From Episode 57

A booze-free grapefruit spritz over rosemary syrup, finished with a smoked-sugar rim.

Rosemary Syrup

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 rosemary sprigs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup water

Spritz

  • 1 tablespoon sugar mixed with 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, for the rim
  • Grapefruit wedge, for rimming
  • Ice
  • 3 oz grapefruit sparkling water
  • 3 oz grapefruit juice
  • 3/4 oz rosemary syrup
  • Rosemary sprig, for garnish

Steps

  1. Simmer the sugar, rosemary, salt, and water about 2 minutes; chill the syrup.
  2. Rim a glass with the grapefruit wedge, then dip in the smoked paprika sugar.
  3. Fill with ice; add grapefruit juice, sparkling water, and syrup. Stir gently and garnish with rosemary.