Sanibel Rosemary-Grapefruit Spritz
Pink grapefruit, rosemary, lemon, and gin make a crisp coastal cocktail. Adults 21+ only — serve responsibly and keep clearly labeled away from virgin drinks.
Food safety
Contains alcohol: serve only to adults 21 and older; never serve to anyone who will drive; keep out of reach of children. Wash fresh herbs and keep the juice base chilled.
Equipment
- Pitcher
- citrus juicer
- spoon
Ingredients (for 4 servings)
- 1½ cups pink grapefruit juice (360 ml)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups chilled sparkling water (480 ml)
- 1 small rosemary sprig, plus 4 short tips for garnish
- 2 cups ice (280 g)
- 6 fl oz gin (1½ fl oz / 45 ml per serving) (180 ml)
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
- optional
Directions
Rinse rosemary and citrus. Stir grapefruit and lemon juice in a pitcher.
Add the rosemary sprig and refrigerate for 5 minutes; taste so the herbal flavor stays light.
Remove rosemary and sweeten slightly if desired.
Add sparkling water just before serving.
Pour over ice and garnish with a small rosemary tip.
For the adult version, measure in gin and stir it into the pitcher just before serving; label the pitcher clearly and serve over ice.
Skill taught
Infusing a drink briefly with fresh herbs.
Affordable substitution
Use orange juice with a squeeze of lemon if grapefruit is too tart.
Optional variation
Add a few frozen berries instead of extra ice.
Leftovers and storage
Refrigerate the juice base up to 2 days; add sparkling water at serving.