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Ginger-Grapefruit Fizz

Name: Ginger-Grapefruit Fizz
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup sliced fresh gingerroot; 1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup coarse sugar; 3 cups fresh grapefruit juice, chilled; Ice cubes; 4 cups sparkling water, chilled

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. + chilling

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Sep. 24, 2022

Sometimes it's hard to find a special, non-alcoholic beverage for parties that isn't a punch. That's why I love this grown-up bubbly drink that offers a little tartness from the grapefruit and spice from the ginger. —Dawn Viola, Clermont, Florida

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Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1/2 cup sliced fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup coarse sugar
3 cups fresh grapefruit juice, chilled
Ice cubes
4 cups sparkling water, chilled

Directions

In a small saucepan, bring the first six ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes. Refrigerate until cold. Strain syrup, discarding ginger and peppercorns.
Using water, moisten rims of eight cocktail glasses. Sprinkle coarse sugar on a plate; hold each glass upside down and dip rims into sugar. Discard remaining sugar on plate.
In a pitcher, combine grapefruit juice and syrup. Pour 1/2 cup into prepared glasses over ice; top with 1/2 cup sparkling water.

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