Grapefruit Rosemary Spritzer
30 min
Drink
Make-ahead
10 ingredients or less
Servings
(approx. 1½ cups per serving including ice)
Total
30 minPrep
10 minCook
20 minFree from
soy
peanut
tree nut
sesame
gluten
Ingredients
Flavoured syrup
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2large grapefruit
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2 cups (330 g)fresh pineapple chunks
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6large sprigs fresh rosemary
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½ cup (120 mL)water
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⅓ cup (67 g)granulated sugar
Soda
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1½ cups (360 mL)grapefruit juice
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3 cups (720 mL)carbonated water
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3 cups (333 g)ice cubes
Optional garnish
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grapefruit wedges
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rosemary sprigs
Directions
- Start with zesting the grapefruit. Reserve the zest for later.
- To a medium saucepan, add the juice from the same grapefruit, along with the pineapple, rosemary, water, and sugar. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat, and cook uncovered at a gentle simmer for 10 - 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Next, we can add the grapefruit zest to the saucepan. By now the pineapples should have softened as well, so using a wooden spoon or wooden tamper, mash the pieces of pineapple to release its juices and flavour.
- Place a sieve over a bowl and strain the mixture, using the back of a spoon to press out as much liquid from the mixture into the bowl as possible. Let this cool off completely, first on the counter, then in the fridge.
- To make the drinks, divide the ice between the glasses and for each cup add 1 part of the flavoured syrup, 1 part grapefruit juice, 2 parts carbonated water. Garnish with grapefruit wedges, and rosemary sprigs, and enjoy!
Notes
- Make-ahead: the simple syrup can be made ahead and stored in a glass jar in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Storage
- The drink can be stored in a glass jar in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Discussion & Rating
This is so good!!! The combination of grapefruit and rosemary is a dream.
I used frozen pineapple, because I couldn't get it fresh, and that worked out just as good.
I made this twice already and find it very nice and refreshing. I used orange instead of the grapefruit juice when putting the drink together in order to use up those oranges.
Delicious indeed! The pineapple and grapefruit combo is a dream, plus the rosemary... yummy! I feel like on a vacation every time I have this drink!
I really recommend this one to everyone!
P.S.: Too bad I cannot add a picture of it!
I tried this one a while back with my family and we loved it. The rosemary really made this so nice and refreshing! Thank you for sharing these recipes can't wait to try more !
Love this one sooo much! I'm not a fan of grapefruit, but this recipe made me obsessed with it now!!
Délicieux ! Très frais. Un peu de soleil dans le verre sous la pluie. Les enfants ( 6 et 7 ans) ont adoré.
Delicious ! Very fresh. A little sun in the glass in the rain. The kids (6 ans 7 y) loved it!
This was such a nice, fresh drink! I also tried to swap out one part carbonated water with one part gin, and it turned out really well too. :)