Salted Grapefruit Honey Vodka Spritz
Fresh grapefruit, honey, vodka, and sparkling water make a bright spritz with a clean salty finish.
Prep: 5 · Cook: 5 · Total: 10 · Serves: 2 · Difficulty: Easy · Rating: 4.7/5 (72 reviews)
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This original spritz is built around a simple bar trick: a tiny pinch of salt makes grapefruit taste rounder and brighter. Honey softens the edge, vodka keeps the drink clean, and sparkling water gives it a long, sunny finish.
Story
Theo likes a drink that tastes like the first cool breeze after a long drive. Grapefruit brings the snap, honey smooths the road, and that little pinch of salt makes the whole glass wake up. Pour it over plenty of ice and keep the sparkling water cold.
By Theo
Ingredients
- 4 ounces fresh grapefruit juice
- 3 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 4 ounces chilled sparkling water
- Ice, for serving
- 2 rosemary sprigs and grapefruit wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- Stir the honey, lemon juice, and sea salt in a small pitcher until the honey dissolves.
- Pour in the grapefruit juice and vodka and stir until the mixture is evenly combined.
- Fill two tall glasses with ice and divide the grapefruit mixture between them.
- Top each glass with chilled sparkling water, leaving room for the bubbles to rise.
- Give each drink one gentle stir from the bottom to keep the citrus and honey balanced.
- Garnish with a rosemary sprig and grapefruit wedge, then serve immediately.
Chef Tips
- Use ruby grapefruit for a rosy color and a slightly sweeter flavor.
- Warm the honey with a teaspoon of water if it is too thick to stir into the citrus.
- Add the sparkling water last so the drink stays lively.
- For a zero-proof version, replace the vodka with chilled green tea.
Cook's Notes
- **Honey:** Dissolve it fully before adding ice.
- **Bubbles:** Add sparkling water at the end.
- **Garnish:** Express the grapefruit peel over the glass.