Spritzes are delicious year-round and should be for everyone! This easy-to-make, booze-free cocktail hits all the marks. It’s tart, herby, slightly sweet, a little smokey, and definitely an adult mocktail that isn’t too heavy on the fruit juice or sweetener. Serve with some bite-size apps, and get ready to really get the party started.
Simplicity is key when making a mocktail, but that doesn’t mean it has to be basic. A garnish is a must for any drink, and a mocktail should be no exception—it makes it feel fancy. By adding a smokey sugar rim and an herby grapefruit wedge, this drink will hold its own with any cocktail on the table. Just keep in mind that you’ll have enough syrup for about 4 drinks.
As much as this drink is refreshing in the middle of summer, enjoyed on a rocking chair on a porch, it would also be delicious curled up by a fireplace with the snow falling outside. So no matter when you decide to give it a try, remember, it’s always spritz o’clock somewhere.
Did you try making this? Let us know how it went in the comments!
Spritzes are delicious year-round and should be for everyone! This easy-to-make, booze-free cocktail hits all the marks. It’s tart, herby, slightly sweet, a little smokey, and definitely an adult mocktail that isn’t too heavy on the fruit juice or sweetener. Serve with some bite-size apps, and get ready to really get the party started.
Simplicity is key when making a mocktail, but that doesn’t mean it has to be basic. A garnish is a must for any drink, and a mocktail should be no exception—it makes it feel fancy. By adding a smokey sugar rim and an herby grapefruit wedge, this drink will hold its own with any cocktail on the table. Just keep in mind that you’ll have enough syrup for about 4 drinks.
As much as this drink is refreshing in the middle of summer, enjoyed on a rocking chair on a porch, it would also be delicious curled up by a fireplace with the snow falling outside. So no matter when you decide to give it a try, remember, it’s always spritz o’clock somewhere.
Did you try making this? Let us know how it went in the comments!
- Yields:
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1
- Prep Time:
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15 mins
- Total Time:
- 20 mins
Directions
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Rosemary Syrup
- Step 1
In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring sugar, rosemary, salt, and 1/2 c. water to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low to maintain a gentle simmer and cook, stirring often to dissolve sugar, about 2 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Step 2Transfer syrup and rosemary to an airtight container. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Step 3Make Ahead: Syrup can be made 3 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.
- Step 1
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Spritz
- Step 1In a shallow bowl or plate, mix sugar and paprika.
- Step 2Gently rub edge of a tall glass with grapefruit wedge, leaving a small amount of juice on rim; reserve wedge for serving. Roll glass in sugar mixture to coat rim.
- Step 3Fill glass with ice. Add sparkling water, grapefruit juice, and 3/4 oz. rosemary syrup. Using a cocktail spoon, stir to combine. Push rosemary sprig through center of reserved grapefruit wedge and garnish glass.
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