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Easy Grapefruit Rosemary Vodka Seltzer

Chelsea Peachtree
Cheers with this easy grapefruit rosemary vodka seltzer. Made with real rosemary simple syrup, fresh grapefruit juice and vodka, enjoy this refreshing grapefruit vodka drink anytime of the year.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients
  

Rosemary Simple Syrup *

  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup granulated sugar or sugar alternative
  • 4 fresh rosemary sprigs

Cocktail

  • .75 oz rosemary simple syrup* see notes
  • 3 oz fresh grapefruit juice
  • .75 oz lime juice
  • 1.5 oz vodka
  • 1 can grapefruit spiked seltzer or non alcohol grapefruit seltzer see notes

Instructions
 

Simple Syrup

  • Add water to a small sauce pan and heat until boiling.
  • Add sugar and rosemary then allow to simmer until the sugar is dissolved. This will take 45-90 seconds.
    To test whether the sugar is dissolved, spoon out a small portion of the liquid. If you still see sugar crystals, they have not dissolved yet and need to simmer longer.
  • Once the sugar has dissolved, remove from heat and allow to steep for 10 minutes.
  • Once it has steeped, strain into a heat resistant jar or container.

Cocktail

  • Add lime juice, grapefruit juice, vodka, and simple syrup in a highball glass and mix.
  • Add ice (approx ½ cup) then fill to the brim with spiked seltzer (or regular seltzer) and mix again. Cheers!

Notes

  • Rosemary Simple Syrup. I recommend you make your own simple syrup. It is easy and can be done in 15 minutes and allows for the freshest flavor. You can also use a store bought rosemary simple syrup.
  • If you prefer not to use the simple syrup, you may garnish with rosemary to add a slight rosemary flavor + add .75 oz of your choice of liquid sweetener (optional).
  • Spiked Seltzer- This recipe calls for grapefruit spiked seltzer. I like White Claw, but any brand will work.
  • If you prefer to make this recipe with non alcoholic seltzer instead spiked seltzer, you may use a grapefruit flavored seltzer or plain.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 176mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 17IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
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