Name: Grapefruit + Mint Spritzer
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup fresh mint leave, torn; 4 pink grapefruits, juiced (approx. 2 cups of juice); Club soda; Fresh grapefruit wedge + mint for garnish

Description

Nothing says refreshing like a tall glass of this grapefruit + mint spritzer. Try as-is on a hot day or jazz it up for a summer cocktail party.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 cup fresh mint leave, torn
4 pink grapefruits, juiced (approx. 2 cups of juice)
Club soda
Fresh grapefruit wedge + mint for garnish

Instructions

In a small saucepan on high heat, combine water and sugar until sugar dissolves completely. Bring to a simmer and remove heat.
Stir in mint leaves then set aside to steep and cool for 1-2 hours.
Strain mint leaves from syrup & discard the leaves.
Juice grapefruits into a small pitcher and refrigerate until you’re ready to use.
Add 1/4 cups of grapefruit juice, 2 tablespoons of mint syrup, and ice to a glass. Top off with club soda and garnish. Enjoy!