The best highballs have always been about balance, not booze. Clean, crisp, and endlessly refreshing, they let quality ingredients speak for themselves. This Citrus Grove Tonic does exactly that, building layers of flavor that reward every sip.
Seedlip Grove 42 brings blood orange, mandarin, and lemongrass to the glass, creating a bright citrus foundation that feels vibrant and alive. Fresh lemon juice sharpens those notes, while honey syrup adds just enough sweetness to soften the edges. The lavender bitters contribute a delicate floral whisper, and fresh thyme muddled gently at the bottom releases its herbaceous oils into the mix. Top it all with premium tonic, and you've got a drink with the complexity of a well-made G&T and the sophistication to match any cocktail menu.
Make this for late afternoons on the patio, brunch gatherings, or anytime you want something more interesting than sparkling water. The flavors are clean enough for daytime but complex enough for evening sipping. Mix one up and taste what zero proof can do.

Zero Proof
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Citrus Grove Tonic
A Sophisticated Citrus Highball Without the Alcohol
highball·Non-Alcoholic
Citrus Grove Tonic
Light·highball
citrusherbalfloralbitter
Ingredients
- 2 ozSeedlip Grove 42
- 0.75 ozfresh lemon juice
- 0.5 ozhoney syrup (1:1 honey and water)
- 2 dashesScrappy's Lavender bitters
- 3 ozpremium tonic water (Fever-Tree Mediterranean or Q Tonic)
- 1 sprigfresh thyme
- 1 wheellemon
Method
- 1.Add Seedlip Grove 42, fresh lemon juice, and honey syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice
- 2.Shake briefly (about 5 seconds) to chill and integrate
- 3.Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice
- 4.Top with tonic water and gently stir once to combine
- 5.Add lavender bitters on top
- 6.Lightly slap thyme sprig to release aromatics and add as garnish along with lemon wheel
GarnishFresh thyme sprig and lemon wheel
Note: This bright, effervescent mocktail showcases Seedlip Grove's natural citrus oils alongside fresh lemon and honey's gentle sweetness. The lavender bitters add an elegant floral dimension, while thyme brings an herbal garden note. The tonic's quinine bitterness provides backbone and sophistication—a perfect alcohol-free G&T alternative with more complexity.
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