Grapefruit & Lime Sparkling Water (Easy Summer Mocktail)
Craving an easy summer mocktail? This grapefruit and lime sparkling water comes together quickly with only a handful of ingredients. Light, fizzy, and perfect for summer sipping!
A New Summer Staple.
This grapefruit & lime mocktail is a new favorite in our household. I love that it requires only a few ingredients (fruit, sparkling water & some simple syrup), and can be whipped up really fast. It’s perfect for hot summer days, can be easily customized with different fruits, and is even kid approved (just ask my two!)
If you are looking for an easy summer drink to try, this one does not disappoint. I’m sure you’ll love it just as much as we do!
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TOTAL TIME: About 5-10 minutes, start to finish 🙂
YIELD: 1 serving
STORAGE: This drink is best enjoyed immediately. The extra simple syrup will store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
BEST SERVED: Immediately over ice! Serve alongside other summer favorites like key lime cookies or no bake lemon pie.
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Recipe Variations
- Make it Spicy: If you’re craving a little kick, muddle a slice of fresh jalapeno the bottom of the glass before adding the rest of the ingredients.
- Extra Fizz: If sparkling water isn’t your thing, feel free to swap it with ginger ale or club soda.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below!
Pssssst. Want a fun fall flavored drink? Be sure to check out this apple cider punch recipe. Easy, delicious, and always a crowd favorite!
Recipe FAQs
Yes. A liquid sweetener (like honey or agave) would work best. Honey may add a slightly different flavor to the drink.
I don’t recommend it. This drink is best enjoyed right away.
I recommend garnishing the rim with a fresh lime wedge and a slice of grapefruit. Easy and beautiful!
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Grapefruit & Lime Sparkling Water (Easy Summer Mocktail)
- Total Time: 5 minutes
Description
Craving an easy summer mocktail? This grapefruit and lime sparkling water comes together quickly with only a handful of ingredients. Light, fizzy, and perfect for summer sipping!
Ingredients
Simple Syrup
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
Mocktail
1 grapefruit
1 lime
2–3 tablespoon simple syrup
Sparkling water, to taste
Instructions
- Make the simple syrup: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine water and sugar. Stir the mixture until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Juice the fruit: Slice the grapefruit and lime in half, and then juice. Strain the juice over a fine mesh strainer, and then add to your serving glass of choice.
- Add the simple syrup, stirring together to combine. Top with sparkling water and garnish with extra slices of fruit, if preferred.
- Taste and adjust to your liking (you may want to add in more sweetener or more sparkling water). Enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to strain the fruit juice. Grapefruit in particular has a lot of pulp, and I find that the drink is much more enjoyable overall when strained.
- Store the extra simple syrup in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Happy sipping,
