Combine water and honey in a small sauce pan over medium-low heat. Stir the honey into the water until they blend together, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to two weeks!
For Mocktail ::
Place blackberries and sage leaves into the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Muddle until blackberries are disintegrated.
Add honey simple syrup and grapefruit juice. Fill the shaker halfway with ice, then cap the shaker, and shake vigorously for about 20 seconds.
Place a large cube ice cube into an old-fashioned glass. Strain the shaken contents through a fine mesh sieve, directly onto the large ice cube.
Pour in sparkling water, and use a spoon to gently mix the sparkling water with the fresh juices. Garnish with a sage leaf and blackberry.
Cheers!
Notes
*To make this boozy, simple add 1.5 ounces of vodka, gin, or tequila!