Drink of the Week: Franklin & Sons Sparkling Pink Grapefruit

June 23, 2023

Sponsored by: Franklin & Sons

In 1886, brothers Fredrick and Albert Franklin established Franklin & Brothers, a London-based drinks company inspired by Fredrick’s experiences with the innovative sodas being made in America. The company quickly became known for its ginger beer and eventually expanded its offerings. And today, Franklin & Sons continues to grow its line of sparkling drinks and mixers crafted with natural flavors and ingredients.

The company’s tonic water is featured in our recent tonic taste test, but it’s also known for its creative range of sparkling drinks, including Franklin & Sons Sparkling Pink Grapefruit. Made from a blend of pink grapefruit, lime, and sparkling spring water, it’s a vibrant and subtly bittersweet offering that’s low in sugar and packed with citrusy flavor.

This is a bottle you’ll want to have on hand all summer long for sipping and mixing into cocktails, like a Paloma or the Summer Cup. Find it at Proof No More for $6.99/4-pack.

Summer Cup

A citrusy cocktail perfect for summer. Light bitter and floral spices from the Italicus are balanced by lime juice and sparkling pink grapefruit.

1 3/4 oz. Italicus
1/4 oz. fresh lime juice
5 oz. Franklin & Sons Sparkling Pink Grapefruit

Tools: barspoon
Glass: highball
Garnish: finely shredded coconut

Rim a highball glass with the shredded coconut, then set aside. Pour the Italicus and lime juice into the glass and add ice. Add the Sparkling Pink Grapefruit and gently stir to combine.