How should I store this ginger and grapefruit spritz?

It’s best to drink it straight away. You can, however, prepare the lemon and mint mixture in advance and keep it chilled.

Can I make this drink in advance?

Yes, but don’t add the ice until just before serving, so that the spritz stays nice and chilled.

Is this spritz alcohol-free?

Yes, this is a completely alcohol-free mocktail.

Can I use other citrus fruits?

Absolutely. Lime, orange or blood orange also go really well with this.

Ginger and grapefruit spritz with mint

Name: Ginger and grapefruit spritz with mint
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2P
Ingredients: 1 lemon, washed; 8 to 10 fresh mint leaves; 2 sprigs of mint for garnish; 2 to 4 tbsp ginger juice, to taste; 400 ml grapefruit juice; 2 large handfuls of crushed ice per glass; 2 straws; 2 stirrers; 1 bottle of sparkling water

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This ginger and grapefruit spritz with mint is definitely my go-to drink on hot days, or when I have guests! Refreshing, zesty, thirst-quenching, with no added sugar and, above all, wonderfully invigorating. I often make this when I just fancy something extra tasty without too much faff. Yes, for me, that lovely ginger juice from the Pajottenland is absolutely the best; I always have ginger in the house, but freshly squeezed like this, with no additives, it really is the best and truly ‘from my corner’, as I like to say. Simple, pure and bursting with flavour. Sometimes that’s all you need. Cheers to summer!

Ingredients

What do you need?

Quantity: 2P

1 lemon, washed
8 to 10 fresh mint leaves
2 sprigs of mint for garnish
2 to 4 tbsp ginger juice, to taste
400 ml grapefruit juice
2 large handfuls of crushed ice per glass
2 straws
2 stirrers
1 bottle of sparkling water

Make it veggie!

Dit recept is van nature vegetarisch én vegan.

Preparation method

How do you make this?

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Slice the lemon into thin slices and divide them between 2 large glasses or jugs.
Add the mint leaves to the glasses.
Use a muddler or pestle to gently crush the lemon and mint so that all the fresh aromas are released.
Fill the glasses generously with crushed ice.
Pour 1 to 2 tablespoons of ginger juice over the ice in each glass.
Do you like it a bit spicier? Feel free to add more.
Pour in the grapefruit juice and top up with sparkling water until the glasses are nicely filled.
Garnish with extra mint, a straw and a stirrer.
Serve immediately, ice-cold and deliciously refreshing.

Tips

Prefer something a bit sweeter? Finish it off with a little honey or agave syrup.
Don’t have any crushed ice to hand? Wrap some ice cubes in a kitchen towel and tap them with a rolling pin.
It’s also delicious with a slice of lime for extra freshness.
Fancy making an aperitif version? A splash of prosecco instead of sparkling water goes perfectly with this.