Grapefruit Thyme Soda Spritz

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A bright, herbaceous cocktail featuring fresh grapefruit and house-made thyme syrup with effervescent soda. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together gin, fresh grapefruit juice, thyme syrup for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 195 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 195 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a chilled coupe glass with a large clear ice sphere.
  2. Step 2: Pour 1.5 oz gin, 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice, and 1/2 oz thyme syrup over the ice.
  3. Step 3: Top with 3 oz soda water, gently swirling to combine without disturbing the ice.
  4. Step 4: Garnish by placing a fresh thyme sprig across the rim and expressing a thin grapefruit peel strip over the surface, twisting to release oils before resting it on the rim.

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