This easy mocktail recipe is bright, citrusy, and super easy to sip on. Made with 100% grapefruit juice, fresh-squeezed lime juice, simple syrup, and lemon-lime soda, this delicious pink grapefruit mocktail is a must-try!
If you love grapefruit and have been looking for non-alcoholic grapefruit drinks to enjoy, this bright and citrus-forward grapefruit mocktail is just what you’ve been looking for.
Sipping on this refreshing and light pink grapefruit mocktail would be a great non-alcoholic drink to enjoy when the weather is warm! It can also be enjoyed year-round, because delicious citrus drinks never go out of style.
Love this mocktail recipe? Then you need to try these Mojito Mocktail, Pina Colada Mocktail, and Cranberry Ginger Sparkler Mocktail recipes too!
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What is a Mocktail?
Mocktails are specialty non-alcoholic drinks. Sometimes they are non-alcoholic versions of cocktails, and sometimes they are fun drink recipes all on their own. Mocktails are great for those wishing to abstain from alcohol, for kids, and for pregnant women.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
So easy to make! Measure, stir, and enjoy!
Perfect balance of tart and sweet. This mocktail is the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and citrusy.
Super refreshing! This drink is great for a hot day.
Takes just a few minutes to make. It will take you less than 5 minutes to mix up this easy mocktail recipe, so you can enjoy it easily any time.
Has a Paloma vibe without the booze! This drink tastes very similar to a Paloma, but without the alcohol. If you love the classic tequila-based cocktail but are abstaining for alcohol for any reason, try this Paloma mocktail recipe.
Ingredients Needed
- 100% Pink Grapefruit Juice – You can used fresh squeezed or store-bought grapefruit juice for this mocktail recipe. I like to use store-bought because it’s easy and convenient.
- Fresh-Squeezed Lime Juice – You will need at least 1 lime for this recipe. If you plan to make a few glasses to share with friends or family, make sure to pick up a few when you’re at the store! Fresh-squeezed lime juice really is better than store-bought. However, you can use store-bought lime juice in a pinch.
- Simple Syrup – simple syrup is a common way of sweetening drinks, and is especially great for cold drinks (no sugar granules here!). Making homemade simple syrup is super easy too! Once you’ve made your simple syrup, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks for all kinds of drink making fun.
- Lemon-Lime Soda – I usually grab 7up or Sprite because I can get them in mini cans (I don’t drink a lot of soda). You can use a naturally-sweetened kind like Zevia if preferred.
- Optional Garnish: A slice of pink grapefruit is a great garnish on this mocktail. If you’re using store bought grapefruit juice, you could also use a slice or wedge of lime.
See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Recipe Variations and Substitutions
- Add a sugar or salt rim. This grapefruit mocktail would be awesome with a sugar or salt rim too! I often will do half sugar and half salt on a rim.
- Try a rosemary simple syrup instead of standard simple syrup. A lot of people enjoy the herby flavor of rosemary paired with grapefruit juice. Swap a rosemary simple syrup one-for-one with the simple syrup amount listed on the recipe card.
Having a Party? Make this Mocktail into a Non-Alcoholic Punch!
In need of an easy punch recipe? Turn this sparkling grapefruit mocktail recipe into a large-scale non-alcoholic drink recipe for your guests to enjoy! Just use the same ratio of each ingredient, multiplied out to fill whatever bowl or drink dispenser you plan to serve your party drink in.
PARTY TIP: if you are putting together your grapefruit party punch ahead of your gathering, add chilled lemon-lime soda to your punch bowl or drink dispenser just before serving to ensure your punch is still bubbly!
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1: Fill a lowball (or rocks glass) full of ice. Add grapefruit juice to the glass.
Step 2: Pour fresh-squeezed lime juice into the glass.
Step 3: Add simple syrup to the glass.
Step 4: Top with lemon-lime soda.
Step 5: Stir to combine.
Step 6: Garnish with a slice of pink grapefruit if desired.
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Recipe FAQs
Yes! For those who’d like to kick things up a notch, add 1-2oz of vodka, tequila, or gin to turn this into a grapefruit cocktail. You could also replace the lemon-lime soda with champagne or sparkling wine for a grapefruit spritzer!
Yes. You will need to do two things to make this drink recipe refined sugar free.
First, Select a lemon-lime soda that fits this requirement. While I usually make my mocktail recipes with Sprite or 7up (because I can buy them in mini-cans), there are sugar-free soda options you can select instead! My go-to sugar-free soda is Zevia, which I can find readily at my local grocery store.
Second, select a natural sweetener to replace the simple syrup. I would recommend using agave (start with a half ounce and add more to taste).
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Pink Grapefruit Mocktail
Ingredients
- 2 oz pink grapefruit juice fresh-squeezed or store-bought
- 1 oz fresh-squeezed lime juice about ½ of a medium lime
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 4 oz lemon-lime soda
- Optional garnish: slice of pink grapefruit
Instructions
- Fill a lowball (or rocks glass) full of ice
- Add grapefruit juice, lime juice, and simple syrup to the glass
- Top with lemon-lime soda and stir to combine
- Garnish with a slice of pink grapefruit if desired
- Enjoy!
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