REFRESHING GRAPEFRUIT THYME FIZZ MOCKTAIL
Whether you're looking for simple ways to romanticize your life, or you want to cut back on alcohol, this recipe is a good one to try! It's also light, refreshing, bubbly, and fun to garnish.
Serves 2 mocktails
YOU'LL NEED:
SIMPLE SYRUP
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 sprigs thyme
MOCKTAIL
- 1 cup fresh grapefruit juice (2-3 grapefruits)
- 1 cup sparkling water (like Pellegrino)
- 1 tablespoon simple syrup (recipe above)
- ice!
- garnish: thyme, grapefruit slices
- extra sugar for rim
HERE'S HOW:
SIMPLE SYRUP
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water, and stir until sugar has dissolved completely.
- Remove from heat, add thyme sprigs, and let steep for 10 minutes. Remove sprigs, transfer to storage container and let cool before using in your cocktail. Store remaining syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a month.
MOCKTAIL
- Juice grapefruit, reserving a slice or two for your garnish.
- Gently rub a slice of grapefruit to all or part of your cocktail glass of choice. Dip in sugar. Fill glass with ice, 1/2 cup grapefruit juice, 1/2 cup sparkling water, and 1 tablespoon of simple syrup.
- Garnish as desired and serve immediately... YUM!