Rosemary Grapefruit Spritz
Rosemary and Grapefruit come together with Vodka in this refreshing and festive cocktail
Ingredients
Rosemary Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 6 sprigs rosemary
The Spritz
- 2 cups grapefruit juice
- 2 cups carbonated water
- 6 ounces vodka
- 3 cups ice cubes
- 4 sprigs rosemary optional for garnish
Instructions
Rosemary Simple Syrup
- This step is to be completed before you start assembling your cocktails. You can even make it days ahead and store in the refrigerator.
- Add the water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat and stir until dissolved.
- Add the rosemary sprigs and bring the mixture to a simmer for about 5 minutes until fragrant and all sugar is dissolved.
- Remove from heat and let sit for about 10 more minutes.
- Use it now to make your cocktails OR place in a container and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
The Spritz
- Place 4 glasses on the counter and add the grapefruit juice, carbonated water and vodka to each glass (splitting evenly).
- Add about 2 teaspoons of rosemary simple syrup to each glass (add a little more if you prefer a sweeter drink) and stir.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary in each glass and enjoy. Cheers!
~Amanda~
The holidays are here and it’s time for all the fun celebrations with friends and family. We love a delicious and refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) and have the perfect recipe for you this season – our Rosemary Grapefruit Spritz! A sweet homemade Rosemary Simple Syrup is combined with tart grapefruit, fizzy carbonated water and classic vodka to make this simple and yummy drink. You can exclude the vodka if you’re making mocktails and they will be just as delicious. Enjoy and Cheers to you and your loved ones!!
