GINGER-GRAPEFRUIT FIZZ

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Sometimes it's hard to find a special, non-alcoholic beverage for parties that isn't a punch. That's why I love this grown-up bubbly drink that offers a little tartness from the grapefruit and spice from the ginger. -Dawn Viola, Clermont, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1/2 cup sliced fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup coarse sugar
3 cups fresh grapefruit juice, chilled
Ice cubes
4 cups sparkling water, chilled

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring the first six ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes. Refrigerate until cold. Strain syrup, discarding ginger and peppercorns., Using water, moisten rims of eight cocktail glasses. Sprinkle coarse sugar on a plate; hold each glass upside down and dip rims into sugar. Discard remaining sugar on plate., In a pitcher, combine grapefruit juice and syrup. Pour 1/2 cup into prepared glasses over ice; top with 1/2 cup sparkling water.

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