Sparkling Spring Citrus Mocktails (Print Version)

A crisp sparkling drink with grapefruit, lime, and a hint of sweetness for a refreshing lift.

# What You'll Need:

→ Citrus Base

01 - 1.5 cups freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice
02 - 0.5 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
03 - 0.25 cup agave syrup or simple syrup

→ Sparkling Component

04 - 2 cups chilled sparkling water or club soda

→ Garnish

05 - Crushed ice as needed
06 - 1 grapefruit, thinly sliced into wheels
07 - 2 limes, thinly sliced into wheels
08 - Fresh mint sprigs for garnish

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a large pitcher, combine grapefruit juice, lime juice, and agave syrup. Stir well until the syrup is fully dissolved.
02 - Fill glasses halfway with crushed ice.
03 - Pour the citrus mixture evenly into each glass, filling about halfway.
04 - Top off with chilled sparkling water or club soda. Stir gently to combine.
05 - Garnish each glass with slices of grapefruit, lime, and a sprig of fresh mint. Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It tastes bright and sophisticated without requiring any special skills or fancy equipment.
  • Your guests will think you've spent hours perfecting it, when really you've just squeezed some fruit and stirred.
  • The whole thing comes together in minutes, making it perfect for those moments when you suddenly have people coming over.
02 -
  • Fresh-squeezed juice tastes incomparably better than anything from a bottle, and once you've made one mocktail this way, you won't go back.
  • If you're making these for a crowd, juice everything ahead of time but mix the drink no more than thirty minutes before serving, or the bubbles will give up and surrender.
03 -
  • Keep your sparkling water in the coldest part of the fridge—warm bubbles are a betrayal, and cold ones are the whole point.
  • Juice your citrus the morning of if you're hosting, so the juice is fresh but the prep work is already done and you can actually enjoy your guests.
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