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Grapefruit Aperol Spritz Mocktail

Refreshing Grapefruit Aperol Spritz Mocktail You’ll Love

Enjoy a vibrant and refreshing Grapefruit Aperol Spritz Mocktail that's quick to prepare and perfect for all ages.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Mocktail Base
  • 2 cups red grapefruit juice 100% pure grapefruit juice for best results
  • 1-2 tbsp organic raw honey or use maple syrup/agave for a vegan alternative
  • 6 oz aperitif alternative (e.g., Ritual Zero Proof) or traditional Aperol/Campari for alcoholic version
  • 2 oz sparkling wine alternative (e.g., Tost Beverages) or use soda water/grapefruit soda for non-alcoholic
Fizz
  • club soda or Italian soda any bubbly beverage you have on hand
Garnish
  • grapefruit slices or wedges adds visual appeal and enhances citrus flavor
  • fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs adds an herbal note
For Serving
  • Ice fill the glass generously
  • ½ grapefruit for sugar rim juicing adds flavor to rim the glass
  • ¼ cup organic cane sugar to create a decorative, sweet rim on the glass

Equipment

  • cocktail shaker
  • Chilled cocktail glass

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Juice half a grapefruit to create a flavorful rim. Dip the edge of a chilled cocktail glass into the juice and coat it with organic cane sugar.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 cups of fresh red grapefruit juice, 1-2 tablespoons of organic raw honey, and 6 ounces of your chosen aperitif alternative. Shake vigorously for about 30 seconds.
  3. Fill prepared glasses about halfway with ice cubes.
  4. Evenly divide the mocktail base from the shaker among the prepared glasses.
  5. Top off each glass with 2 ounces of your sparkling wine alternative, followed by club soda or grapefruit soda.
  6. Garnish each glass with a slice of grapefruit and a sprig of fresh thyme or rosemary. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 35gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Always use 100% pure red grapefruit juice for the best flavor; adjustable sweetness with honey or preferred sweeteners as needed.

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