Muddled Grapefruit Thyme Sparkler

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-18 · Updated 2026-04-18

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A vibrant, herbaceous cocktail balancing tart grapefruit with fresh thyme, finished with effervescent club soda for a bright, refreshing finish. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together gin, fresh grapefruit juice, 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 180 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 Global cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 oz gin
1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
0.5 oz simple syrup
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 oz club soda
1 cup ice
1 grapefruit twist

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Instructions

Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, muddle 3 fresh thyme sprigs with 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice until the thyme releases its aroma (about 15 seconds).
Step 2: Add 1.5 oz gin, 0.5 oz simple syrup, and 1 cup ice to the shaker, then shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.
Step 3: Strain into a chilled coupe glass filled with 1 cup ice, top with 1 oz club soda, and stir gently once to combine. Garnish with 1 grapefruit twist.