Muddled Rosemary Grapefruit Refresher
A herbaceous and tangy concoction featuring fresh rosemary and grapefruit, perfect for a rejuvenating afternoon drink. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together fresh grapefruit juice, vodka, and 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 "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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.
Ingredients
- 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- 1.5 oz vodka
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 2 small fresh rosemary sprig
- 2 oz club soda
- 1 piece grapefruit wedge
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing glass, gently muddle 2 small sprigs of fresh rosemary with 1/2 oz simple syrup to release the oils.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice and 1.5 oz vodka to the mixing glass.
- Step 3: Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes and stir gently for 20 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
- Step 4: Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 5: Top with 2 oz club soda.
- Step 6: Garnish with a fresh grapefruit wedge and a small sprig of rosemary placed upright on the rim.
