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Paloma mocktail with honey mint simple syrup

Paloma Mocktail with Honey Mint Simple Syrup

Enjoy summer social gatherings with our refreshing skin-loving Paloma Mocktail with Honey Mint Simple Syrup.
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Ingredients

For the Mint Simple Syrup:

  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup raw honey
  • ½ cup fresh mint

For the Mocktail:

  • ½ cup fresh grapefruit juice (about one grapefruit)
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 2-3 tbsp mint simple syrup
  • ½ cup sparkling water
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Ice

For the Garnish (Optional):

  • Grapefruit slices
  • Lime wedges
  • Fresh mint leaves
  • Coarse sea salt and grapefruit zest (for the rim)

Instructions

Prepare the Mint Simple Syrup:

  • Gently warm the water on the stove; it should be just warm, not hot, to touch.
  • Remove from heat, then stir in the raw honey until it’s fully dissolved (this helps preserve the honey's beneficial properties).
  • Add fresh mint leaves, giving them a light bruise with your fingers before dropping them in to release their oils.

Juice Your Grapefruit & Lime:

  • While your honey syrup is cooling down, squeeze enough grapefruit to get 1/2 cup of juice and do the same with the lime to get about one tablespoon of juice.

Prep the Glass:

  • On a flat plate, mix coarse sea salt with grapefruit zest.
  • Rub a lime wedge around the rim of your glass, then dip it into the salt-zest mix to coat the rim.

Assemble the Mocktail:

  • Combine ½ cup fresh grapefruit juice, 1 tbsp lime juice, 2-3 tbsp of the mint simple syrup and a pinch of sea salt in a mason jar or cocktail shaker. If you like, gently muddle fresh mint in the jar/shaker for an extra minty kick.
  • Add ice to the prepared glass.
  • Shake the mixture well, then strain into the glass over the ice.
  • Top off with ½ cup of sparkling water.

Optional Garnish:

  • If desired, add a slice of grapefruit, a wedge of lime, and a sprig of fresh mint.

Notes

  • For a sweeter flavour: Adjust the honey in the mint syrup to taste.
  • For a more minty flavour: Use more fresh mint in the syrup or muddling step.
  • Time Saver: Use store bought grapefruit juice and skip making the mint simple syrup. Instead, blend the grapefruit juice, lime juice, and honey directly in a blender. Then, simply muddle some fresh mint directly in your glass before adding the blended mixture and then topping with sparkling water. Garnish as desired.