Grapefruit, Ginger, and Lime Mocktail

One of my favorite bloggers, With Style & Grace posted this juice recipe yesterday (photos courtesy of her as well!) and I thought it was the perfect blend of sweet & bitter. If you're not a ginger fan- put a teeny bit just to give it some of that distinct flavor. For those of us watching our waistline, this is a sweet treat that doesn't make you cringe with guilt.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons Truvia (zero calorie sweetener) – or use regular sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled then grated
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice – about 3 limes
• 1 1/2 cups fresh grapefruit juice – 4 grapefruits

Directions

In a small saucepan, on medium heat, mix together sugar, ginger, and water. Simmer for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a glass cup or bowl – place in the fridge or freezer to cool.

In a pitcher, combine grapefruit and lime juices. Remove the ginger mixture from the fridge/freezer and strain into the grapefruit juices. Strain the grapefruit juices if you don't like pulp- don't strain if you do. Stir the ingredients and taste. Feel free to add more sugar or juices. Serve chilled with ice or add sparkling water to give it some bubbles.

Makes about 2 cups of juice.

What are your favorite healthy concoctions (other than Diet Coke, of course)?

Enjoy!

xo,
L