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
- Make the mint simple syrup up to 5 days in advance and store it in the refrigerator until you're ready to mix the drinks.
- Fresh grapefruit juice gives the brightest flavor. Ruby Red or Rio Star grapefruit are naturally sweeter and work especially well.
- Prefer a lighter drink? Replace the ginger ale with sparkling water for a less sweet version.
- Taste before serving. Add a little more grapefruit juice for extra tartness or more simple syrup if you prefer it sweeter.
- Assemble the drinks just before serving so the ginger ale stays bubbly.