Grapefruit and Thyme Refresher
Shanthi Appelo
| 1 min read
This refreshing mocktail recipe is citrusy with light hints of woodsy and savory elements from the thyme. The grapefruit’s bitterness mocks the taste of alcohol, while its tartness is balanced with honey.
Total Time:
10 minutes
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cooking Difficulty:
Easy
Serving Amount
Ingredients
11⁄2 oz grapefruit juice
1 oz fresh lime juice
1 sprig thyme
2 tsp honey, depending on sweet preference
sparkling water
Ice
sliced limes and grapefruit, for serving
Instructions
Step 1
In a cocktail shaker, add grapefruit juice, lime juice, thyme and honey. Shake until honey is well incorporated before adding the ice, otherwise it may separate and stick at the bottom. Taste to see if more honey is needed according to taste preference.
Step 2
Add ice and shake again.
Step 3
Strain mixture into a serving glass. Top with cold sparkling water and a thyme sprig. Cheers!
