Grapefruit Rosemary Mocktail
I needed a quick drink for a sunny afternoon playdate, and this grapefruit rosemary mocktail saved the day! It’s a refreshing mocktail that’s perfect for kids and moms, with no alcohol but lots of flavor.
Why This Drink Is Awesome
This refreshing mocktail is a great non alcoholic drink for any occasion! The grapefruit and rosemary mix makes it taste fancy, but it’s super easy to make. It’s a yummy virgin cocktail that everyone will love, just like my Virgin Pina Colada Mocktail or Strawberry Moctkail
Ingredients
- 2 cups grapefruit juice (store-bought or fresh)
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 cup water (for the syrup)
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 cups sparkling water or club soda
- Ice
Toppings (If You Want)
- Grapefruit slices
- Rosemary sprigs
How to Make It
Make the Rosemary Syrup
- In a small pot, mix sugar, water, and rosemary sprigs. Heat on medium, stirring until the sugar melts. Take it off the heat.
- Let the syrup cool with the rosemary in it to get more flavor. After it cools, take the rosemary sprigs out.
Put the Drink Together
- Fill two glasses with ice.
- Add 2 tablespoons of rosemary syrup to each glass (add more or less if you want it sweeter).
- Pour 1 cup of grapefruit juice into each glass.
- Squeeze half a lime into each glass.
- Add 1 cup of sparkling water or club soda to each glass.
- Stir lightly to mix everything.
Add Toppings and Serve
- Put a grapefruit slice and a rosemary sprig in each glass if you want to make it pretty.
- Drink it right away and enjoy your tasty mocktail!
Tips & Variations
- If you like it less sweet, use less syrup. You can also make the syrup ahead and keep it in the fridge for a few days!
- How to Store
- Drink it fresh for the best taste! You can keep the rosemary syrup in the fridge for up to a week, but mix the drink right before serving.
What You Can Use It For
This grapefruit rosemary mocktail is perfect for lots of parties! It’s awesome for kids’ birthday parties because it’s a fun non alcoholic drink they’ll love.
I also make it for summer BBQs or baby showers—it looks so fancy with the rosemary sprig! It’s great for brunches with friends too, as a refreshing mocktail to sip while chatting.
Want to make it a real cocktail? Add a splash of vodka or gin for the adults—it turns this virgin cocktail into a yummy boozy drink for date night!
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Grapefruit Rosemary Mocktail
Equipment
- Citrus juicer
- Small pot
- Nice glasses and straws
Ingredients
- 2 cups grapefruit juice store-bought or fresh
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 cup water for the syrup
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 lime juiced
- 2 cups sparkling water or club soda
- Ice
Toppings (If You Want)
- Grapefruit slices
- Rosemary sprigs
Instructions
Make the Rosemary Syrup
- In a small pot, mix sugar, water, and rosemary sprigs. Heat on medium, stirring until the sugar melts. Take it off the heat.
- Let the syrup cool with the rosemary in it to get more flavor. After it cools, take the rosemary sprigs out.
Put the Drink Together
- Fill two glasses with ice.
- Add 2 tablespoons of rosemary syrup to each glass (add more or less if you want it sweeter).
- Pour 1 cup of grapefruit juice into each glass.
- Squeeze half a lime into each glass.
- Add 1 cup of sparkling water or club soda to each glass.
- Stir lightly to mix everything.
Add Toppings and Serve
- Put a grapefruit slice and a rosemary sprig in each glass if you want to make it pretty.
- Drink it right away and enjoy your tasty mocktail!
