Try substituting a high quality ginger ale for the soda water in this refreshing drink for an extra ginger kick. For a spirited version add a shot of your favorite vodka or gin.
Makes 1 drink.
3 ounces fresh squeezed Sunkist pink grapefruit juice
1 ounce Honey Ginger Syrup (recipe follows)
1 ounce soda water, chilled
Garnish: grapefruit wedge
Fill a tall glass with ice. Measure in the grapefruit juice, Honey Ginger Syrup and soda water. Stir to combine and garnish.
Honey Ginger Syrup
Makes 10 ounces.
1 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger
3/4 cup local honey
3/4 cup water
Combine ingredients in small saucepan. On medium-high heat, bring liquid to a boil while siring to combine well. Immediately reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat and cool. Store refrigerated for up to two weeks.