Sparkling Grapefruit Vanilla MocktailSparkling Grapefruit Vanilla Mocktail

Sparkling Grapefruit Vanilla Mocktail

Adapted from: Kari Skelton
Adapted from: Kari Skelton
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Recipe - ST. LOUIS PARK (+Wines & Spirits)
Recipe: Sparkling Grapefruit Vanilla Mocktail
Sparkling Grapefruit Vanilla Mocktail
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings1
Cook Time5 Minutes
Ingredients
FOR THE ROSEMARY-VANILLA SYRUP: ½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup water
4 rosemary sprigs (3 for syrup & 1 for garnish
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
FOR THE MOCKTAIL: ¾ cup freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice
¾ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
¾ ounce rosemary-vanilla syrup
Ice
Splash of sparkling water
1 slice pink grapefruit, for garnish
Directions
  1. For the rosemary-vanilla syrup: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, water, and rosemary sprigs. Cook for 5 minutes or until simmering, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Stir in the vanilla extract, remove the pot from the heat, and let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Discard the rosemary sprigs, transfer the rosemary-vanilla syrup to an airtight container, and let cool in the refrigerator for 1 hour. The syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  3. To make one mocktail: In a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice, combine the pink grapefruit juice, lemon juice, and rosemary-vanilla syrup. Shake until chilled through.
  4. Strain the cocktail into a highball glass filled â…“ of the way with ice. Top with sparkling water.
  5. Garnish with a rosemary sprig and pink grapefruit slice. Enjoy!
15 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
1
Servings

Directions

  1. For the rosemary-vanilla syrup: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, water, and rosemary sprigs. Cook for 5 minutes or until simmering, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Stir in the vanilla extract, remove the pot from the heat, and let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Discard the rosemary sprigs, transfer the rosemary-vanilla syrup to an airtight container, and let cool in the refrigerator for 1 hour. The syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  3. To make one mocktail: In a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice, combine the pink grapefruit juice, lemon juice, and rosemary-vanilla syrup. Shake until chilled through.
  4. Strain the cocktail into a highball glass filled â…“ of the way with ice. Top with sparkling water.
  5. Garnish with a rosemary sprig and pink grapefruit slice. Enjoy!