How to Brewch: Red Grapefruit Spritz

Red Grapefruit Spritz -- Brewch Remix

Brewch Flavor: Red Grapefruit
Difficulty: Easy
Seasons: Spring, Summer
Trend Source: Bittersweet aperitivo spritzes are the patio standard; ruby-red grapefruit versions are the most-saved aperitivo variation
Theme: Refreshing Summer

A ruby aperitivo spritz with bittersweet red grapefruit.

1. Cocktail Version

Ingredients

• 7 drops Brewch Red Grapefruit
• 2 oz aperitivo bitter liqueur (Aperol or similar)
• 3 oz prosecco
• 1 oz soda water
• Ice | Red grapefruit slice and an olive or rosemary sprig for garnish

Method

1. Fill a wine glass with ice and add Brewch Red Grapefruit and the aperitivo liqueur.
2. Pour in the prosecco.
3. Top with soda water and stir once gently.
4. Garnish with a red grapefruit slice and a rosemary sprig.

Base spirit: Aperitivo bitter liqueur + prosecco | ABV: low (approx 9-11%) | Glass: Wine glass

2. Mocktail Version (Zero-Proof)

Swaps

• Replace aperitivo liqueur -> 2 oz brewed hibiscus tea plus 1 dash aromatic bitters (for the bittersweet ruby color)
• Replace prosecco -> 3 oz sparkling white grape juice
• Keep: 7 drops Brewch Red Grapefruit, soda water

Method

Build Brewch Red Grapefruit, hibiscus tea, and bitters over ice. Add sparkling white grape juice, top with soda, and garnish.

Zero-proof base: Hibiscus tea + sparkling white grape juice | ABV: zero

3. Seltzer Version

Red Grapefruit Hibiscus Seltzer (single 8 oz / 240 ml glass)

• 4 drops Brewch Red Grapefruit
• 1 drop Brewch Hibiscus (accent)
• 8 oz / 240 ml cold sparkling water
• Garnish: Red grapefruit slice

Method

1. Fill a glass with ice and add 8 oz cold sparkling water.
2. Add 4 drops Brewch Red Grapefruit plus 1 drop Brewch Hibiscus, then stir gently.
3. Garnish and serve immediately.

Seltzer dosing: 3-5 drops primary per 8 oz glass; add accents 1 drop at a time.

4. Why It Works

Red grapefruit has a deeper, sweeter-tart profile than white, which pairs naturally with the bittersweet backbone of an aperitivo spritz. The extract reinforces the fresh-fruit character that bottled aperitivos can lack, so the drink tastes brighter and juicier.

5. Pro Tip

A rosemary sprig with the grapefruit garnish adds a resinous aroma that plays beautifully against the bitter liqueur. Express a grapefruit twist over the top for extra nose.