Tasty Cinnamon Grapefruit Cocktails

An easy-to-follow recipe for cinnamon grapefruit cocktails that can be prepared in under an hour. The warmth of cinnamon blends perfectly with the tangy grapefruit, creating a unique flavor combination that tastes delicious. Cinnamon, originally from Sri Lanka and traded across Europe and Asia, has been used in various cuisines for centuries. Its aromatic essence pairs beautifully with grapefruit, creating a cocktail that’s both refreshing and warmly spiced. This drink is a testament to how spices like cinnamon have influenced global culinary traditions.

Cinnamon Grapefruit Cocktails Recipe

Cinnamon Grapefruit Cocktails

Course: DrinksCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Calories

300

kcal

Enjoy a warm twist on citrus with cinnamon grapefruit cocktails. Tangy, spiced, and easy to make in under 1 hour.

Ingredients

• 2 grapefruit 1 juiced and 1 sliced

• 2 cans of non-alcoholic ginger beer

• 1 L sparkling water

• 3 – 4 cups ice

• Cinnamon Simple Syrup Ingredients
  1 Tbsp brown sugar
  1 Tbsp cane sugar
  ½ cup water
  1 cinnamon stick
  dash of cinnamon powder

Directions

• Heat the water and sugar in a small saucepan until the sugar dissolves.
• After adding the powder and cinnamon stick to the simple syrup mixture, wait 15 minutes.
• When the syrup is ready to use, remove the cinnamon stick and store it in an airtight container.
• In a jug or punch bowl with ice, combine grapefruit slices and juice, ginger beer, cinnamon simple syrup, and sparkling water.
• Add some grapefruit slices and a cinnamon stick as garnish.

Recipe Video

Notes

• Tequila is a great option if you want to add alcohol to this cocktail; if you want to add some smoke to the mixture, consider mezcal.