Chilled Yellow Grapefruit, Rosemary and Vanilla Sparkling Cooler
An original, refreshing drink made with yellow grapefruit juice, a light rosemary-vanilla syrup, fresh lemon, and chilled sparkling mineral water. Its flavor is citrusy, herbal, and gently floral, perfect for warm days or as a special non-alcoholic beverage.
Ingredients
- 360 ml fresh yellow grapefruit, juiced (colado if desired a textura more limpia)
- 720 ml sparkling mineral water, very cold (usar al final for conservar the burbujas)
- 120 ml water (for the jarabe)
- 50 g sugar (ajustar to taste)
- 6 g fresh rosemary (more unas hojitas extra for decorar)
- 5 ml vanilla extract (añade profundidad aromática)
- 30 ml fresh lemon juice (for equilibrar the acidez)
- 400 g ice (for servir)
- 60 g thin slices of yellow grapefruit (for decorar)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
Allergens
No declared allergens
Instructions
- 1
1. In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and fresh rosemary. Place over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes, until the sugar fully dissolves and the liquid becomes fragrant. There is no need for a strong boil.
- 2
2. Remove the saucepan from the heat, add the vanilla extract, and let it steep for 3 more minutes. Strain the syrup and cool it. To speed this up, transfer it to a chilled container and refrigerate until cool.
- 3
3. In a large pitcher, mix the yellow grapefruit juice with the lemon juice and the cooled rosemary-vanilla syrup.
- 4
4. Divide the ice among 4 glasses and add one thin slice of yellow grapefruit to each glass.
- 5
5. Pour the grapefruit mixture into the glasses, filling them about halfway or slightly more.
- 6
6. Top each glass with very cold sparkling mineral water and stir gently so the drink keeps its bubbles.
- 7
7. Garnish with small fresh rosemary leaves and serve immediately, well chilled.
Chef tips
For a brighter flavor, juice the grapefruit right before making the drink. If you prefer it less sweet, reduce the sugar to 35 g (about 3 tbsp).
Substitutions
You can replace yellow grapefruit with pink grapefruit for a more floral profile. Rosemary can be swapped for fresh thyme in the same amount. For a refined sugar-free version, use agave syrup to taste and avoid excessive heating.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
Illustrative imageTeakhaus Teak Cutting Board
Stable base for chopping
- Stable surface for chopping
- Gentle on your knife edge
- Hand-wash and let it dry
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