Honey Rosemary Grapefruit Sodas

 Ingredients

for the rosemary grapefruit simple syrup (makes about 1-1/2 cups):

• 1 cup water
• 3/4 cup organic cane sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup fresh grapefruit juice
• 2 large strips of grapefruit zest
• 2–3 large sprigs of fresh rosemary

for the honey rosemary grapefruit sodas:

• 1–2 parts rosemary simple syrup
• 2 parts fresh grapefruit juice
• 3–4 parts sparkling water (I like LaCroix)
• ice/fresh rosemary sprigs/grapefruit slices for serving/garnish

Instructions

1. make the rosemary grapefruit simple syrup:
2. Heat the water, sugar, honey, and grapefruit juice in a medium sauce pan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the grapefruit zest and rosemary, and let gently simmer for another 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, and steep for up to an hour.
4. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a glass jar, and chill before serving. Can be made in advance, and stored in the refrigerator for about a week.
5. make the honey rosemary grapefruit sodas:
6. To serve, fill a highball glass with ice. Add the rosemary simple syrup and fresh grapefruit juice. Stir to combine. Top with soda/sparkling water.
7. Garnish with grapefruit slices and/or a sprig of rosemary. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

• Make it boozy: Add 1 shot of gin before topping with soda.
• Make it a rosemary paloma cocktail: Add 1 shot of tequila and a big squeeze of lime to the rosemary simple and grapefruit juice. Cheers
• Make it vegan: Swap pure maple syrup or organic cane sugar for the honey.
• Make it paleo: Swap out the cane sugar, and use a full cup of honey. The honey flavor will be more pronounced, but equally delicious