Skinny Grapefruit Paloma Spritzer Mocktail

This skinny non-alcoholic sparkling grapefruit mocktail surprises you with a bright citrus flavor, using fresh grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, topped with ginger beer. A Paloma mocktail that is bubbly, crisp, and oh-so-refreshing!

With only five minutes of prep time, this pretty in pink Paloma mocktail recipe is an easy beverage to enjoy in the springtime and just as refreshing for summer. A fruity mocktail like this is an excellent way to unwind after a long day or melt into a guilt-free relaxing and well-deserved weekend.

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Key Ingredients for Paloma Mocktail

• Lime | Just one lime wedge is all you need to help the sugar stick to the rim and boost the flavor of this simple recipe.
• Ice | Have some crushed ice handy to keep the drink chilled for a refreshing experience.
• Grapefruit juice | Fresh squeezed grapefruit juice brings tart and sweet notes to the light and crisp mocktail.
• Ginger beer | A splash of ginger beer gives the recipe a subtle spice and lots of fizzy bubbles! If preferred, use sparkling water, sugar-free soda, your favorite mixer or club soda instead.
• Garnish | To garnish the drink, have some sugar for rimming the glass, lime slices, grapefruit slices, and a sprig of fresh rosemary.

How to Make a Non-Alcoholic Grapefruit Lime Spritzer

Step 1 | Rim the Glass

Start by adding sugar to your glass’s rim. First, pour the granulated sugar on a small plate.

Next, swipe the freshly cut lime wedge around the edge to wet the rim with the sweet and sour juice.

Then, turn the glass upside down and gently place it on the plate of sugar to coat the rim of the glass. Give it a few light swirls for plenty of sugar, then set it aside for later.

Step 2 | Juice the Fresh Fruits

Now, juice the delicious grapefruit, and keep the seeds out!

Using the same lime wedge you used to wet the rim, squeeze the rest of the juice into the empty glass.

Step 3 | Mix and Garnish

Finally, toss in the ice cubes, pour the freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, and add fizzy ginger beer. All that’s left to do is garnish the beverage with a lime and/or grapefruit slice and rosemary sprigs. Now, kick up your feet and enjoy the sweet citrus flavors!

Suppose grapefruit juice isn’t quite your jam. In that case, I have many other non-alcoholic drink recipes, like this Strawberry Refresher with sweet strawberry syrup and zippy lime juice.

Or Transport yourself to a tropical paradise with my Hibiscus Dark and Stormy Drink with or without rum. And finally this vibrant Blueberry Limeade Spritzer.

Variations & Substitutions

• Skinny Mocktail: This mocktail is already low in calories, but go a step further and use a sugar-free Ginger Beer, for the perfect taste!
• Grapefruit with a Twist: Swap the rosemary for basil and add grapefruit soda in place of the ginger beer and grapefruit juice, and you have a unique take on the same grapefruit flavor- much like this Grapefruit Basil Smash, with or without a splash of vodka.
• Make it Sweeter: If the bitter grapefruit and spicy ginger beer are a little too strong for your taste, you can add liquid cane sugar, agave or maple syrup to sweeten it up, or try making rosemary simple syrup.
• More Fruity Flavor: Consider adding another fruit juice, like papaya or pomegranate, or a dash of homemade blueberry or cranberry simple syrup.
• Mixer Variety | So you are not a fan of spicy ginger beer, try your favorite lemon-lime beverage, a grapefruit mixer or soda, even tonic water would be lovely!

Grapefruit Mocktail by the Pitcher

Follow these rough measurements to serve 4-6 people

• 12 ounces fresh squeezed grapefruit juice
• 12 ounces ginger beer << my favorite brand!
• 1 lime juiced
• 6 lime wedges and grapefruit wedges for garnish
• 6 rosemary sprigs for serving
• Ice for glasses
• Sugar for rims

Combine ginger beer, grapefruit juice and lime in pitcher, when ready to serve top with ginger beer and serve in sugar rimmed glasses, garnishing with lime or grapefruit wedges and a rosemary sprig.

Frequently Asked Questions

Storage Tips

Refrigerate – What’s great about this grapefruit paloma spritzer recipe is you can make as much as you want and store it in the refrigerator for the week! If possible, leave the ginger beer out or refresh with a little ginger beer when you next serve it.

Make Ahead – Store the ginger beer and grapefruit juice separately and quickly make a fresh mocktail whenever you’re in the mood!

Can You Freeze Paloma Spritzers? Say you have some leftover Paloma mocktail, freeze in an airtight jar or baggie, leaving about an inch for expansion. When ready to enjoy, add to frozen drink to a blender, whirring until frosty! If desired, add a little float of fresh ginger beer for bubbles.

Best Main Dishes for a Grapefruit Mocktail

Grapefruit pairs well with cheeses like goat cheese, nuts, and sweet marinades. Try serving your alcohol-free spritzer with my flavorful Blackberry Grilled Chicken Salad with Crispy Fried Goat Cheese with avocado and crisp bacon crumbles, browse all my main dish recipes.

You could also enjoy these mocktails for brunch with this delectable Copycat Honeybaked Ham and this Hashbrown Quiche.

Best Appetizers to Serve with Grapefruit and Lime Spritzer

Browse through all of my appetizer recipes for something to compliment the bitter-sweet grapefruit and ginger beer drink.

The sky is the limit for what you can make to compliment this bright and refreshing mocktail, be sure to also try my personal favorite; Charcuterie Cups.

Our favorite cocktails and mocktail recipes

• Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail– Fresh apple butter, classic apple cider, rich vanilla, and orange flavors beautifully blend with bourbon
• Irish Mule– Full of shenanigans, enjoy fresh muddled mint, crisp, clean whiskey, and lime juice, finished with spicy, bubbly ginger beer.
• This Elderflower French 75 would be a beautiful drink to serve alongside your Paloma mocktail.
• Serve up this Pink Lemonade Vodka Cocktail with the vodka on the side for your guests!

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