A delightful festive holiday drink that's alcohol-free and full of fruity flavor----this Grapefruit Thyme Mocktail for the Holidays is one to bring forth refreshing Good cheer!
In a pitcher, put together the grapefruit juice, blood orange juice, pineapple juice, honey, and basil, mixing everything together and slightly crushing the basil leaves to bring out the flavor.
ASSEMBLY: For each drink, fill an 8-ounce glass halfway with crushed ice. Add ½ cup of the mocktail mixture and garnish with sliced grapefruit wedges, pineapple chunks (if desired), pomegranate arils, and fresh basil (or thyme sprigs). Top with ginger beer until the glass is filled.
Sip and Enjoy!
Notes
SWEETENER: You can always make this vegan by substituting the honey with Agave, maple syrup, or Bee Free 'Honee'.
GRAPEFRUIT THYME SIMPLE SYRUP: Originally this recipe was focused on the grapefruit thyme flavors, however, I recently revamped this recipe to include a basil option without using a simple syrup. However, if you prefer using a simple syrup, you'll need the following: 4 cups filtered water, skin peel of 1 large grapefruit, 1 grapefruit (freshly-squeezed), handful of thyme sprigs, and ½ cup honey. In a pot, bring all ingredients (except for honey) to a boil for 3-4 minutes. Remove pot from heat, cover with a pot lid, and let everything steep for 15-20 minutes. Stir in honey and continue recipe for mocktails. Use 1 cup of simple syrup for each mocktail.