Herbal Grapefruit Vodka Spritz

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-20 · Updated 2026-05-20

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A light and zesty spritz cocktail combining crisp vodka, fresh grapefruit juice, and aromatic rosemary for a refreshing twist. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together vodka, 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 120 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: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Beverages cuisine 120 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 oz vodka
1.5 oz fresh grapefruit juice
3/4 oz rosemary simple syrup
2 oz club soda
1 fresh rosemary sprig
1 strip grapefruit twist
as needed ice cubes

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Instructions

Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes and pour in 1.5 oz vodka, 1.5 oz fresh grapefruit juice, and 3/4 oz rosemary simple syrup.
Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 20 seconds to chill without over-dilution.
Step 3: Strain into a highball glass filled halfway with fresh ice cubes.
Step 4: Top with 2 oz club soda and stir once gently to combine.
Step 5: Garnish by expressing a grapefruit twist over the drink to release oils, then placing it on the rim alongside a fresh rosemary sprig standing upright.