Daybreak Grapefruit

Grapefruit has enough character to carry this without much help. Rosemary adds a piney scent that makes its bitterness feel intentional, while the bubbles keep the juice from becoming too heavy. A small sprig is plenty; this shouldn’t taste like the herb garden landed in your glass. Pour it cold, let the rosemary sit briefly, and expect a crisp morning drink with a pleasantly dry finish.

Ingredients

• 6 oz Sparkling water
• 2 oz Grapefruit juice
• 1 sprig Rosemary

Make it

1. Add the fruit and herbs to a glass. Gently press soft fruit or herbs to release their flavor.
2. Stir in the juice, any optional salt or sweetener, and the water. If using sparkling water, add it last and stir once.
3. Add ice if you like. Let infused water stand for 5 minutes for a fuller flavor.

Benefits

Grapefruit · a little vitamin C

Grapefruit brings some vitamin C to the mix—a nutrient involved in collagen formation for healthy skin, alongside a piney herbal note from rosemary.

Rosemary with a little lift

The rosemary brings a piney herbal note, alongside grapefruit; the chilled carbonated mixer adds a crisp texture to that pairing.

If your medicine advises avoiding grapefruit, choose a different recipe or check with your pharmacist.