Name: Grapefruit Sparkling Water
Cook time: 5 minutes
Total time: 5 minutes
Yield: Makes 1
Ingredients: 1½ cups sparkling water; 2 2x1" grapefruit peels; 2 teaspoons fresh grapefruit juice

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Forget about buying canned sparkling water. Making your own flavored refresher is easy, with grapefruit peel for tons of floral flavor and grapefruit juice for a hint of sweetness.

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