I love a mocktail. It elevates the moment, gives me something delicious to sip on, and doesn’t make me tired or interfere with my sleep. I enjoy many tea-infused mocktails. But since I usually drink mocktails in the evening and don’t drink caffeine that late, tea mocktails aren’t my go-to choices.
Here’s the recipe for my grapefruit- and honey-centered mocktail. It’s on my repeat list lately. I hope you enjoy it.
You’ll notice this recipe calls for honey syrup. A quick note about that. You *could* use simple syrup or another liquid sweetener. But, honey syrup is easy and fast to make–easier than simple syrup, in fact. Honey syrup dissolves beautifully, even in cold drinks, and adds a rich and delicious complexity.
GRAPEFRUIT BEE’S KNEES MOCKTAIL
Ingredients
- 1/2 oz honey syrup (or more, to taste)
- 2 oz grapefruit juice
- 2-4 drops Angostura Bitters
- 4 oz seltzer
- 1 sprig rosemary (optional)
- 1 wedge of lime (optional)
Instructions
- TO MAKE THE HONEY SYRUP (more than you need for this recipe): Combine equal parts honey and water in a saucepan. (You can use as little as ¼ c. each.) Stir over medium high heat until dissolved. Cool and refrigerate in an air-tight container for up to a month.
- TO MAKE THE MOCKTAIL: Combine room temperature (or even better, chilled) honey syrup, grapefruit juice and Angostura Bitters. If you are using the optional rosemary sprig, pour the liquids over it to infuse a stronger rosemary flavor or add it at the end for a more subtle one. Top with seltzer. Garnish with a lime wedge. Enjoy!
Notes
Interested in other cold and elegant drinks? Check out my post “How to Make Sparkling Tea.”
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2 replies on “Grapefruit Bee’s Knees Mocktail”
What a great idea for a mocktail! Can’t wait to try this one.
Hi Nicole! I really enjoy this mocktail. I hope you do, too. I’d love to hear if you try it and how you might customize it.