Sparkling Grapefruit Mocktail (Virgin Paloma)
This easy grapefruit mocktail combines freshly squeezed grapefruit juice with lime juice, sparkling water, sweetener and a touch of saltiness from sea salt. Such a delicious non-alcoholic fizzy drink perfect for special occasions or any day you feel like a fancy-looking yet easy mocktail recipe!
Servings: 1
Calories: 85kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup grapefruit juice I used freshly pressed
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or agave nectar or simple syrup or to taste
- sparkling water about ½-¾ cup
- ice cubes to serve
To rim the glass (optional)
- 1 lime or grapefruit wedge
- coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Start by juicing the grapefruit and lime, then remove the extra pulp and seeds. Measure the juice that you need and pour into a small jar. Stir in the sweetener and set aside.
- Add some coarse sea salt to the bottom of a small plate and run a lime wedge all around the rim of your serving glass. Then, flip the glass onto the plate with the salt so it sticks to it.
- Add some ice cubes to the glass, then pour the grapefruit syrup mixture over. Top it off with sparkling water and add a few slices of grapefruit and lime, if desired. Enjoy right away!
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Notes
- You can prepare the fruit juice mixture (grapefruit juice + lime juice + maple syrup) ahead of time and keep it in the fridge for a few days. You can also make more of it so you can whip up a few mocktails within about 2 minutes later when you need them (which can be a great idea if serving at a party).
- There are a few ways you can customize this recipe, such as including coconut water, adding ginger, mashing some more fruit, etc. Check out the blog post for more ideas!
- Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.
Nutrition
Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 162mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 0.3mg