Grapefruit Rosemary Sage Spritzer

This simple grapefruit rosemary sage spritzer recipe is made with fresh squeezed grapefruit juice and a rosemary sage simply syrup.

Today is a special day. My dear sweet friend Audra from The Baker Chick (also my partner in crime for Pie Week) is having a sweet baby boy. A few blogger friends have gotten together to throw a virtual baby shower. While most people brought dessert I opted for a cocktail…well mocktail. Don’t worry, I’m not feeding booze to a pregnant lady.

I’m not a monster. 

If you have ever had the pleasure of meeting Audra in person you will know that she is one of the most kind people in the world. Besides being beyond gorgeous she is sweet, outgoing and will make you feel comfortable in 30 seconds flat. The first time I met Audra we drove to Vermont together and I’m pretty sure in the first 5 minutes we were friends.

Congratulations friend! You’re going to make an amazing mom.

This sweet spritzer brings together fresh squeezed grapefruit juice, seltzer water and a touch of homemade rosemary sage simple syrup. Can we talk about my love for this simple syrup? Why are herbs so amazingly delicious? My next plan is to add a little bit of this syrup to a classic gin and tonic.

Now I want a cocktail.

Sorry Audra.

Grapefruit Rosemary and Sage Spritzer {Mocktail}

This simple grapefruit rosemary sage spritzer recipe is made with fresh squeezed grapefruit juice and a rosemary sage simply syrup.

Yield: 1 drinks

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
3 sprigs rosemary
3 leaves sage
1 ruby red grapefruit, juiced
Seltzer water
Optional: grapefruit slices and rosemary sprigs for garnish

Directions:

In a small skillet add sugar and water. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and then simmer until the sugar is fully dissolved.

Remove from the heat and add in rosemary and sage. Let the herbs steep in the simple syrup until the syrup is cool. Remove herbs and store simple syrup in the refrigerator.

To make the cocktail add ice to a short cocktail glass, fill with 1/4 cup fresh squeezed grapefruit juice, 2 teaspoons simple syrup and top with seltzer water.

Garnish with fresh grapefruit slices and rosemary if desired.