Grapefruit HERB Sodas
- 10m Prep Time
- 5m Cook Time
- 25m Ready In
A refreshing homemade soda made with grapefruit juice and herb-infused simple syrup. Perfect for summer picnics or barbecues.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- fresh thyme, basil, or mint
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- 2 cup club soda
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 4 of 4 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 9.65 mg
- Iron: 0.09 mg
- Magnesium: 4.62 mg
- Phosphorus: 5.29 mg
- Potassium: 65 mg
- Zinc: 0.14 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- fresh thyme, basil, or mint
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- 2 cup club soda
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
In a small saucepan, combine ½ cup granulated sugar with ½ cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat, add a few sprigs of fresh thyme, basil, or mint, cover, and let steep for 10 minutes. Remove the herbs and let the syrup cool completely.
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Step 2.
Fill four 8-ounce glasses with ice. Pour ½ cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice evenly over the ice in each glass. Stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons of the cooled herbed sugar syrup per glass, adjusting to taste. Top each glass with club soda and stir gently to combine. For an adult version, add a splash of gin, vodka, or light rum before topping with soda.