Grove & Tonic Spritz

Seedlip Grove 42 is loaded with bitter orange, lemon, and mandarin botanicals that deserve a supporting cast as vibrant as they are. This spritz leans into those citrus notes with fresh grapefruit and lemon juice, then adds elderflower tonic for a floral lift and that classic quinine bite. The result tastes like sunshine with a grown-up edge. What makes this work is the balance. The grapefruit brings tartness without overwhelming sweetness, while the elderflower tonic contributes delicate floral notes and enough bitterness to keep things interesting. It's refreshing without being cloying, complex without trying too hard. Think of it as what a gin and tonic wants to be when it focuses purely on flavor. Make this when you want something crisp and sessionable, from lazy Sunday afternoons to weeknight dinners where you'd rather stay sharp. The flavors are clean enough for brunch, sophisticated enough for evening. Build it over ice in a highball glass and let those botanicals do their thing.