Grapefruit Ginger Fizz Mocktail
De-stress with this sparkling grapefruit ginger fizz mocktail. They’re a refreshing, nonalcoholic drink made with ginger ale, ruby red grapefruit juice, and a simple syrup. It’s a perfect drink for a special dinner, baby shower, or ladies’ party!
Servings: 7 drinks
Calories: 216kcal
Ingredients
For the Syrup (Makes about 1 ¼ cups)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup filtered water
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and finely diced
For the Drinks
- 1 ¼ cup simple syrup
- 1 ¼ cup grapefruit juice chilled
- ¾ teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 3 cups ginger ale chilled
For Decoration
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Mint leaves or sprigs
- 1 Cara Cara orange or grapefruit
Instructions
Preparing the Syrup
- Place the sugar and water into a small saucepan and stir over medium heat until the sugar is fully dissolved. Add the peeled and finely diced ginger and let the syrup simmer over medium heat until thickened slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
- Cover the pot and let the syrup steep for 1 hour, then strain it.
Making the Drinks
- To coat the rim of the glasses, dip the rim the syrup, then dip it in granulated sugar. Use glasses with a 7 fluid ounce capacity.
- Combine the grapefruit juice, syrup, grated ginger, and soda in a pitcher until well blended.
- Place three ice cubes into each glass. Pour the drink mixture into the glasses using a plastic funnel to prevent spillage.
- Garnish each glass with a small citrus wedge and a mint leaf. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Make the syrup ahead of time. It can steep in the fridge, and you can strain it when you're ready to use it.
- Let the ginger syrup steep for 1 hour, then strain it. This makes the flavor stronger.
- Don't want to add ice to the glasses? Chill all the ingredients ahead of time.
- Don't have time to chill everything? Add ice cubes to the drinks. Just realize you won't be able to fit as much liquid in the glass.
- Prepare the garnishes ahead of time. Then, you can serve the drinks at a moment's notice.
Nutrition
Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 108mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 58g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 3mg
