Description
A bright and citrusy cocktail that combines fresh grapefruit juice, vermouth, and sparkling water, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fresh grapefruits
- 2 ounces sweet or dry vermouth
- 4 ounces sparkling water
- Ice
- Fresh herbs (optional, e.g., mint or rosemary)
- A splash of simple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Juice one grapefruit half and slice the other half into wedges for garnish.
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the grapefruit juice and vermouth (and simple syrup if desired).
- Shake well to blend the ingredients.
- Fill a glass with ice and strain the mixture into the glass.
- Top off the drink with sparkling water.
- Garnish with a grapefruit wedge and a sprig of herb.
- Raise your glass and toast to joy!
Notes
For an alternative, you can use orange or blood orange instead of grapefruit. Flavored sparkling water can add an exciting twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cocktail, grapefruit, summertime, spritz, vermouth