Herbal Aperitif Spritz with Thyme and Grapefruit

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A light and invigorating spritz marrying herbal thyme notes with bitter grapefruit, topped with sparkling wine for celebratory fizz. This recipe, ready in about 4 minutes, brings together dry vermouth, fresh grapefruit juice, thyme simple 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 140 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: 4 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 140 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a large wine glass halfway with ice cubes.
  2. Step 2: Pour in 1.5 oz dry vermouth, 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice, and 3/4 oz thyme simple syrup.
  3. Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 15 seconds to chill and combine.
  4. Step 4: Slowly top with 3 oz chilled prosecco, pouring over the back of a spoon to preserve bubbles.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with a fresh thyme sprig placed upright and a thin grapefruit wheel rested on the rim.

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