Grapefruit Soda

How to make fresh grapefruit soda that’s perfect as a mocktail or for making cocktails like Palomas! It’s the tastiest healthy, refreshing drink, and so easy to make with just a few ingredients. 

Our backyard grapefruits are ready to be used up, and just like our blood oranges and lemons, one of my favorite things to do with them is to juice them and use for fun mocktails and cocktails. You might remember our fresh Margarita Mix, Classic Aperol Spritz, and Strawberry Lemonade recipes. 

While there are some great brands that make grapefruit soda, like Fever-Tree, that are great for making cocktails, it’s easy to make grapefruit soda at home. However, it’s so much tastier freshly made, and you can control the quality of ingredients and how you’d like to sweeten. My go-to version is completely sugar-free. 

A grapefruit tree in our backyard.

There are around 13 different grapefruit varieties and any will work for this recipe, though the color and flavor will vary. I like to use pink. 

Grapefruit is available in stores year-round, as those from California and Arizona are available from around January through Summer, and those from Florida and Texas are available in the Fall through the next June. 

How to Make Grapefruit Soda

All you’ll need to make a delicious fresh grapefruit soda is sparkling water, a few grapefruits, and a sweetener of your choice. Agave syrup works well, but I usually use organic liquid stevia (Trader Joe’s is my favorite) for a sugar-free drink. If you’re into healthy low-sugar drinks, you’ll love our Lemon Apple Cider Vinegar Drink too. 

You can juice the grapefruit in advance, but don’t mix it with sparkling water until just before serving, as you’ll want to keep it nice and bubbly. 

Grapefruit Soda Cocktail

I love this fresh grapefruit soda as-is, but you can also use it as a base for other cocktails and mocktails. Try one of these or come up with your own. 

• Try a classic gin Greyhound. 
• Add 1-2 oz. tequila and a squeeze of lime for a Paloma. 
• Sweeten with rosemary or lavender simple syrup. 
• Garnish with a fresh slice of grapefruit and herbs like thyme or rosemary, or a dried citrus slice. 

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Yield: 3 1/2 cups (about 3 drinks)

Grapefruit Soda

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

A simple and refreshing homemade grapefruit soda that's delicious on its own or for cocktails. Add tequila to this grapefruit soda for a Paloma, or create your own cocktails or mocktails.

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups fresh pink grapefruit juice (about 3 large grapefruits)
• 2 cups sparkling water
• Organic liquid stevia, to taste (or agave)

Instructions

1. When you're ready to make your grapefruit soda, combine the grapefruit juice and sparkling water in a pitcher.
2. Sweeten to taste by whisking in agave syrup or liquid stevia. The amount you'll need will really vary depending on your sweetness preference and your grapefruits. I used about 6 drops of stevia.
3. Serve over ice and garnish with a slice of grapefruit and sprig of thyme or rosemary, if desired.

Notes

You can juice your grapefruits in advance, but don't mix with the sparkling water until you're ready to serve or it may go flat.

Grapefruit Cocktail and Mocktail Ideas

• Paloma: Mix 2 oz. grapefruit soda, 1 1/2 oz. silver tequila, and a squeeze of lime.
• Greyhound: Mix 2 oz. grapefruit soda with 1 1/2 oz. gin.
• Lavender Grapefruit Soda Mocktail. Sweeten with lavender simple syrup instead of stevia/agave.
  

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1 glass
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 36Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 2mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g

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