Kyle and I have been working on our cocktail-making skills these past cold, long Winter months (lots of indoor Date Nights!) and we’ve definitely collected a few favorites. 

For Spring, I’m loving this Rosemary Grapefruit Refresher.  It’s so yummy and light, and it works for brunch or dinner time sipping.  I just love how the herbal notes of the rosemary mix so well with the citrusy burst of grapefruit and soda. 

You could even leave out the booze for a nice Mocktail twist.  I’m serving these as part of my Easter Dinner this year!

Ingredients…

(Makes 1 Cocktail)

• 2-3 oz gin or vodka, (I drink it with Vodka, personally!)
• 3 oz. grapefruit juice
• 1 tbsp Rosemary simple syrup*
• 1 can club soda
• 2-3 rosemary sprigs, for garnish

*Rosemary Simple Syrup…

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• ¼ cup rosemary, stripped from stem

Directions…

1. First, you have to make your rosemary simple syrup. Combine the water, sugar, and rosemary in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2. Bring to a boil while stirring, until the sugar has dissolved.
3. Simmer for 1 minute, remove from heat, and let the syrup sit for at least 30 minutes.
4. After 30 minutes, pour your syrup into a jar through a fine mesh colander to remove rosemary leaves, and store in the fridge for safekeeping until use.
5. Next, combine your gin or vodka, your grapefruit juice, and your rosemary simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice. 
6. Shake vigorously to combine. 
7. Pour into a Collins glass filled with ice. Top with a splash of club soda and garnish with rosemary sprig.  Enjoy responsibly!

The Rosemary Grapefruit Refresher

For Spring, I’m loving this Rosemary Grapefruit Refresher.  It’s so yummy and light, and it works for brunch or dinner time sipping.  I just love how the herbal notes of the rosemary mix so well with the citrusy burst of grapefruit and soda. 

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 8 mins

Resting Time 30 mins

Total Time 43 mins

Course Cocktail, Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings 1 serving

Calories 1020 kcal

Equipment

• Cocktail Shaker
• Small Pot

Ingredients

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• 2-3 oz. vodka, You can also use Gin!
• 3 oz. grapefruit juice
• 1 tbsp *rosemary simple syrup, see below!
• 1 can club soda
• 2-3 rosemary sprigs, for garnish

Rosemary Simple Syrup

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• ¼ cup rosemary, stripped from stems

Instructions

 

• First, you have to make your rosemary simple syrup. Combine the water, sugar, and rosemary in a small saucepan over medium heat.
• Bring to a boil while stirring, until the sugar has dissolved.
• Simmer for 1 minute, remove from heat, and let the syrup sit for at least 30 minutes.
• After 30 minutes, pour your syrup into a jar through a fine mesh colander to remove rosemary leaves, and store in the fridge for safekeeping until use.
• Next, combine your gin or vodka, your grapefruit juice, and your rosemary simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice. 
• Shake vigorously to combine. 
• Pour into a Collins glass filled with ice. Top with a splash of club soda and garnish with rosemary sprig.  Enjoy responsibly!

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

The Rosemary Grapefruit Refresher

Amount Per Serving (8 oz)

Calories 1020 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 131mg6%

Potassium 195mg6%

Carbohydrates 228g76%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 224g249%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 246IU5%

Vitamin C 27mg33%

Calcium 101mg10%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Keyword Cocktail, Gin, Grapefruit, Rosemary, Vodka

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