Grapefruit, Juniper & Tonic Mocktail

    We made the booze disappear in this fresh take on a classic cocktail—but kept the fun! Just add gin to turn it back into a cocktail.
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    grapefruit juniper tonic mocktail

    Recipe by Charles Grayauskie

    Start to FinishMakes

    25 minutes

    4 drinks

    Ingredients

    • 1/3 cup sugar

    • 2 tbsp. juniper berries

    • 2 cups fresh grapefruit juice, plus wedges for garnish (from about 3 grapefruits)

    • 2 cups tonic water

    •  Ice

    Preparation

    1. In a small saucepan, bring the sugar, juniper berries, and 1/3 cup water to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Steep for 10 minutes; strain.

    2. Divide the juniper syrup, grapefruit juice, and tonic water among 4 glasses filled with ice; stir. Garnish with grapefruit wedges.