Sweet Ruby Red
Elevate your refreshment game with the *Sweet Ruby Red*, a dazzling and thirst-quenching beverage bursting with citrusy zest and natural sweetness. This vibrant drink combines the tart tang of freshly squeezed ruby red grapefruit juice with a hint of honey (or agave syrup for a vegan twist), balanced by the crisp effervescence of sparkling water. Freshly muddled mint adds a fragrant, botanical layer, while ice keeps it cool and invigorating. Ready in just 10 minutes, this recipe is perfect for warm afternoons, brunch gatherings, or anytime you crave a revitalizing treat. Garnished with ruby red grapefruit slices, it’s as stunning to look at as it is to sip. Prepare to wow your taste buds with this easy, all-natural grapefruit mocktail!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Ruby red grapefruit juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 cup Sparkling water
- 2 tablespoons Honey (or agave syrup for vegan option)
- 8 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 2 slices Ruby red grapefruit slices (for garnish)
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, combine the honey (or agave syrup) with 2 tablespoons of the freshly squeezed ruby red grapefruit juice. Mix well until the honey is dissolved. Set aside.
In a tall pitcher, add the remaining ruby red grapefruit juice. Stir in the honey-grapefruit mixture until well combined.
Gently crush the fresh mint leaves using a muddler or the back of a spoon to release their aromatic oils. Do not over-muddle; just bruise the leaves slightly.
Add the crushed mint leaves to the pitcher with the grapefruit juice.
Pour in the sparkling water and stir gently to combine.
Fill two glasses with ice cubes. Pour the Sweet Ruby Red mixture over the ice, dividing it evenly between the two glasses.
Garnish each glass with a slice of ruby red grapefruit and an extra mint leaf if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Sweet Ruby Red drink!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
362 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 21 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.2 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 83.6 g | ||
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 1052 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
