About the Recipe
Last weekend, I whipped this up while preparing avocado toast on my balcony and it instantly felt like I’d been transported to a breezy Palm Springs patio. Palm Springs Spritz is bright, bubbly, and just a little tropical — effortlessly transforming a simple morning into a mini escape.
Ingredients
2 oz fresh grapefruit juice
1 oz tequila (or sparkling grapefruit soda for mocktail)
½ oz agave syrup
Sparkling water or prosecco to top
Slice of grapefruit
Ice
Instructions
Step 1
Shake grapefruit juice, tequila (or soda), and agave with ice.
Step 2
Strain into glass with fresh ice.
Step 3
Top with sparkling water or a splash of prosecco.
Step 4
Garnish with a grapefruit slice.
Tips
Zero-proof: Use sparkling grapefruit soda and a dash of vanilla extract.
Flavor twist: Add a few basil leaves to the shaker.
Seasonal swap: Try blood orange or rhubarb juice in winter.
Pair with: Shakshuka, quiche, or fresh berry bowls.
Serving Tips
Glass: Stemless wine glass or tall tumbler
Garnish: Grapefruit slice and basil leaf
Vibe: Warm light, good neighbors, and no alarm clocks