Mint Grapefruit Mocktail
This simple to make grapefruit mocktail is the perfect combination of flavors!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice
- 2-3 cups ginger ale
Instructions
- In a small food processor, blend the mint and granulated sugar together to make the mint sugar. You can also crush the mint in the sugar.
- Add the mint sugar and water to a small pan. Turn heat to medium. Mix and let it cook until the sugar dissolves. Mine too right about 5 minutes.
- Strain out the mint leaf pieces and set this aside or in the fridge to chill. This is your mint simple syrup.
- Juice your grapefruit.
- Now it is time to put it all together. I used about ¼-1/3 cup of the mint simple syrup. To this, add about ⅓-1/2 cup of grapefruit juice. I am adding varying amounts here so you can customize it to your taste.
- Next, add in your ice, then top with about ½ cup of ginger ale.
- Serve with a slice of grapefruit for garnish and also a little mint sprig. This is optional of course, but makes for a pretty drink!
Notes
- There are a few things to know about this drink. First, the simple syrup can be made far in advance, at least 5 days. It holds well in the fridge and is ready to go when you want to make your drink.
- There are 2 ways to make the mint syrup, you can pulse the mint into the granulated sugar as I did, or you can also mash the mint into the syrup. The important part is the mint oils are released into the sugar.
- The grapefruit can also be juiced in advance, but I would say no more than 2 days.
- I love ginger ale in this recipe, but you can also use sparkling water in its place if you prefer. I really like the combo of the mint, grapefruit, and ginger myself.
- The redder the grapefruit the sweeter it is. I love to use the red ruby varieties, I feel they have the best, sweetest flavor.