Grove & Tonic Spritz

Seedlip Grove 42 has this gorgeous way of capturing orange grove sunshine in a bottle, all those bright citrus oils without the booze. Here, we're playing up that Mediterranean vibe with fresh grapefruit and a honey-lemon syrup that adds just enough sweetness to balance the tonic's quinine bite. The result is crisp and surprisingly complex. You get that initial burst of citrus, then the herbal notes from both the Seedlip and fresh thyme come through, finishing clean and slightly bitter like a proper spritz should. It's refreshing without being cloying, sophisticated without trying too hard. The honey-lemon syrup is worth the small effort, adding depth that simple syrup just can't match. This one shines on warm afternoons when you want something that feels special but won't slow you down. It's equally at home at brunch, happy hour, or that awkward gap between work and dinner when you need to reset. Mix one up and see how good zero proof can taste when you treat the ingredients with respect.