Sparkling Spring Citrus Mocktails (Printable)

A bright, sparkling citrus drink blending grapefruit and lime with a hint of sweetness and fresh mint.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Citrus Base

01 - 1.5 cups freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice
02 - 0.5 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
03 - 0.25 cup agave syrup

→ Sparkling Component

04 - 2 cups chilled sparkling water or club soda

→ Garnish

05 - Crushed ice as needed
06 - 1 grapefruit, thinly sliced into wheels
07 - 2 limes, thinly sliced into wheels
08 - Fresh mint sprigs for garnish

# How-To:

01 - In a large pitcher, combine grapefruit juice, lime juice, and agave syrup. Stir well until the syrup is fully dissolved.
02 - Fill glasses halfway with crushed ice.
03 - Pour the citrus mixture evenly into each glass, filling about halfway.
04 - Top off with chilled sparkling water or club soda. Stir gently to combine.
05 - Garnish each glass with slices of grapefruit, lime, and a sprig of fresh mint. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's genuinely impressive to serve but takes only 10 minutes, which is the exact kind of magic that makes you look like you have your life together.
  • Fresh citrus does all the heavy lifting here, so even on days when cooking feels exhausting, this feels like a win.
02 -
  • Don't make this more than a few minutes before serving because the ice melts faster than you'd expect, especially if it's warm outside.
  • Fresh juice really does taste different from bottled, and once you go that route you'll wonder why anyone would go back.
03 -
  • Buy your citrus a day or two before you plan to use it, then let it sit on the counter because room temperature fruit yields way more juice than cold fruit fresh from the fridge.
  • If you're serving multiple people, set up a simple station with the pitcher and garnishes so guests can customize their own experience.
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