Herbal Gin and Grapefruit Refresher

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A bright and invigorating cocktail that combines botanical gin with fresh grapefruit and a hint of rosemary. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together gin, fresh grapefruit juice, rosemary 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 150 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: 6 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Beverages cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Pour in 2 oz gin, 1.5 oz fresh grapefruit juice, and 3/4 oz rosemary simple syrup.
  2. Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
  3. Step 3: Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
  4. Step 4: Top off with 2 oz club soda and stir gently once to combine.
  5. Step 5: Garnish by lightly slapping 1 fresh rosemary sprig between your hands to release aroma, then place it standing upright in the glass.
  6. Step 6: Float 1 thin wheel of grapefruit on top for a vibrant finish.

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