Description
A refreshing sensory sip drink that combines citrusy flavors with mint and a touch of heat, perfect for various occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cold sparkling water or club soda
- 1 1/2 cup chilled grapefruit juice or orange grapefruit blend
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, to taste
- 2 thin cucumber ribbons or 3 cucumber slices
- 3 to 5 fresh mint leaves
- Pinch of sea salt
- Ice (crushed is extra fun)
- Optional: a few slices of fresh jalapeno for a gentle kick
Instructions
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add grapefruit juice, lime juice, honey, and the pinch of salt. Stir well until the honey dissolves.
- Lightly clap the mint in your hands, then drop it in.
- Add cucumber and optional jalapeno.
- Top with sparkling water and stir gently to maintain fizziness.
Notes
This drink is flexible; swap ingredients based on the season or your preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg