Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 rosemary sprigs
- 3 ounces fresh grapefruit juice
- 2 ounces Aperol
- 4 ounces sparkling wine
- 2 ounces chilled soda water
- Ice cubes
- Grapefruit wedges, for garnish
- Extra rosemary sprigs, for garnish
Freshly plated
Drinks & Cocktails
Rosemary Grapefruit Spritz
A bright, bitter-citrus spritz sharpened with rosemary syrup and sparkling wine for an aperitif that feels clean and celebratory.
Instructions
- Simmer the sugar, water, and rosemary together for 5 minutes, then cool and strain.
- Fill two glasses with ice.
- Divide the grapefruit juice, Aperol, and 1 tablespoon rosemary syrup between the glasses.
- Top each glass with sparkling wine and soda water.
- Stir gently to combine without flattening the bubbles.
- Garnish with grapefruit wedges and fresh rosemary before serving.