Easy Grapefruit Paloma Mocktail (Print-Friendly Version)
Sparkling grapefruit and lime blend with rosemary syrup for a bright, refreshing, alcohol-free drink.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Rosemary Simple Syrup
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135 g granulated sugar
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160 ml water
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2-3 sprigs fresh rosemary
→ Per Grapefruit Mocktail
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120 ml fresh grapefruit juice
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15 ml fresh lime juice
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15-22 ml rosemary simple syrup or agave
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60-120 ml club soda or sparkling water
→ Optional Garnish
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Fresh rosemary sprig
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Grapefruit slice
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Lime wedge
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Granulated sugar or salt, for glass rim
# How to Make It:
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Rinse fresh rosemary sprigs thoroughly under cool running water and set aside.
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Combine granulated sugar and water in a small saucepan. Stir continuously over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is steaming or lightly simmering.
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Add the rosemary sprigs to the saucepan, remove from heat, and allow the syrup to steep for 10–20 minutes, or up to 1 hour for a more pronounced herbal flavor.
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Strain the simple syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove the rosemary. Transfer the infused syrup to a glass jar or airtight container; refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
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Fill a glass with ice cubes to ensure a cold, refreshing beverage.
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Pour fresh grapefruit juice, lime juice, and rosemary simple syrup (or agave) into the prepared glass. Stir well to blend flavors.
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Adjust sweetness by tasting and adding additional rosemary syrup or agave as needed based on the tartness or bitterness of the grapefruit.
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Pour club soda or sparkling water over the mixture just before serving to preserve carbonation.
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Decorate with rosemary sprig, grapefruit slice, lime wedge, or rim the glass with sugar or salt as desired. Serve immediately.
# Extra Information:
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For a stronger rosemary accent, allow the syrup to steep longer before straining.
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Batch preparation of syrup enables multiple drinks in advance.