Zingy Pink Grapefruit Soda
This drink is bursting with refreshing citrus flavors and its healthier than the store-bought kind.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 78kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup agave nectar optional honey
- 2 pink grapefruits zested and juiced (see directions for zesting)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 8 ice cubes
- 4 cups water sparkling mineral water, or club soda (1 quart)
Instructions
- Zest the grapefruits by peeling them with a vegetable peeler into wide strips. If any white pith remains on the peel, remove it with a paring knife.
- Combine sweetener, grapefruit zest and juice, lemon juice, and salt in a medium saucepan along with 1 cup water. Stir and bring just to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Remove the syrup from the heat and let it sit for one hour. Strain the syrup to remove the peels/zest.
- To store extra syrup, cover with an airtight lid and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Put four ice cubes in each glass and about ¼ cup of syrup. Fill the glass with carbonated water of choice and stir well to serve. Zingy Pink Grapefruit can be garnished with a mint or basil leaf. Add lime or lemon slices for added color.
Nutrition
Serving: 1glass | Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 37mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g |
| SmartPoints (Freestyle): 3
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 3
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 3