I love a mocktail. It elevates the moment, gives me something delicious to sip on, and doesn’t make me tired or interfere with my sleep. I enjoy many tea-infused mocktails. But since I usually drink mocktails in the evening and don’t drink caffeine that late, tea mocktails aren’t my go-to choices. 

Here’s the recipe for my grapefruit- and honey-centered mocktail. It’s on my repeat list lately. I hope you enjoy it.

You’ll notice this recipe calls for honey syrup. A quick note about that. You *could* use simple syrup or another liquid sweetener. But, honey syrup is easy and fast to make–easier than simple syrup, in fact. Honey syrup dissolves beautifully, even in cold drinks, and adds a rich and delicious complexity. 

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GRAPEFRUIT BEE’S KNEES MOCKTAIL

A grapefruit- and honey-based fizzy mocktail

Servings 1

Author Recipe from Tea Infusiast

Ingredients

• 1/2 oz honey syrup (or more, to taste)
• 2 oz grapefruit juice
• 2-4 drops Angostura Bitters
• 4 oz seltzer
• 1 sprig rosemary (optional)
• 1 wedge of lime (optional)

Instructions

• TO MAKE THE HONEY SYRUP (more than you need for this recipe): Combine equal parts honey and water in a saucepan. (You can use as little as ¼ c. each.) Stir over medium high heat until dissolved. Cool and refrigerate in an air-tight container for up to a month.
• TO MAKE THE MOCKTAIL: Combine room temperature (or even better, chilled) honey syrup, grapefruit juice and Angostura Bitters. If you are using the optional rosemary sprig, pour the liquids over it to infuse a stronger rosemary flavor or add it at the end for a more subtle one. Top with seltzer. Garnish with a lime wedge. Enjoy!

Notes

VARIATION:

Keep the Angostura bitters on the low end, 1-2 drops only, and add a small squeeze of lime.  Check the sweetness and adjust honey syrup to taste.

EXTRA HONEY SYRUP:

Honey syrup dissolves beautifully in any drink. If you drink sweetened iced tea, for example, that’s a great way to use extra honey syrup.

Interested in other cold and elegant drinks? Check out my post “How to Make Sparkling Tea.”

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