Ginger-kissed Grapefruit Juice
This grapefruit juice will jolt you to attention. It’s just the thing if you’re looking for something bright, invigorating, spicy, and full volume citrus. Steep grated ginger in a bit of sugared water, and then strain it into a lime & grapefruit juice blend. Inspired by a version in the Rose Bakery cookbook.
It is citrus season here, and this is a great way to use up a couple ruby red grapefruits. This ginger-kissed grapefruit juice is my favorite caffeine-free pick-me-up. Sip it out of a tiny cordial glass with a big ice cube, or mix it with sparkling water as an afternoon refresher. It has a good amount of kick, and you can feel it going down - in a good way.
Grapefruit Juice: More Ideas
Grapefruit juice can be a bit intense for some people, and this version (with the lime juice) even more so. SO GOOD, but intense lol. That said, you can experiment with cutting the grapefruit juice with other fruit juices to take some edge off the intensity. A 50/50 blend of grapefruit juice and blood orange juice is delicious and strikingly beautiful. And the combination of grapefruit juice with apple juice and carrots in a high-speed blender served over ice is also a favorite.
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Ginger-kissed Grapefruit Juice
This juice is quite strong - but invigorating! You can make it more or less sweet, to your tastes. And you can mix it with more or less water sparkling water, also to taste. You can also double the recipe if you need to use up more citrus. The juice freezes well in baggies or ice cube trays. I typically use ruby red grapefruits here.
- 3 tablespoons natural cane sugar
- 2 tablespoons ginger, peeled then grated
- 1 cup / 240 ml water
- very scant 1/2 cup / 95 ml fresh lime juice , 2 juicy limes
- 1 1/3 cups / 310 ml fresh grapefruit juice , 2 juicy grapefruits
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In a small saucepan, over medium heat, stir together the sugar, ginger, and water. Simmer for 5 minutes, transfer to a glass bowl or cup, and place in the freezer for a few minutes to cool.
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Strain the ginger into a pitcher along with the lime and grapefruit juices. You can either strain the citrus juices or leave them pulpy, just be sure to catch any seeds before they go in. Stir and taste, if you want a bit more sugar, go for it, but I find this plenty sweet. Serve straight in a tiny chilled glass with ice. Or use a splash to freshen up a glass of sparkling water.
Makes about 2 cups / 1 pint
Adapted from Breakfast, Lunch, Tea: The Many Little Meals of Rose Bakery (2006) Phaidon Press
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The forum sounds like a great idea...I didn't know that it existed! I really like the thought of having a little online community with which to share things, ask questions, and give support! I'm in a bit of a squeeze for free time right now, but as soon as I find some breathing space, I'd love to cook through a book with you and others! Thanks for making this possible!
This sounds so refreshing. I'm not big on smoothies, so this is right up my alley. I love the idea of infusing ginger in sugar syrup.
Heidi, This sounds so refreshing! But can you point me to instructions on how to use the reamer? I was considering buying one as I can't find my cut-glass antique juicer, but couldn't figure out how to make it work. Thanks Lee
I am sure it tastes as good as your pictures portray it. I can not wait to try it, and freeze some for warmer weather. And I am excited to check out your sister site.
I LOVE the Rose Bakery cookbook -- it's so beautifully designed and everything I've made from it is delicious. Also, I had a great cocktail on Monday with grapefruit, cava, tequila & rosemary. mm!
Oh yum! I imagine you could freeze these flavors together in an ice cream maker for an intriguing sorbet.
Is it wrong that I can't help picturing this mixed with soda water and vodka? Or maybe rum? Maybe tequila? Hard to say which would be more delicious...guess I'll have to test them all :)
Wow - I love the library idea! I've been cooking my way through "Plenty" - any chance that will be on the roster soon?
Love grapefruit, love ginger - never thought to put the two together with lime but can't wait to try this!
This looks so refreshing and reminds me of summer!
Oh yum, my two favorites, grapefruit and ginger. I just got this cookbook about a week ago and now Im really excited to get in the kitchen again.
Sounds like a great combination of tart, sweet and spicy ingredients!
Yesterday I picked the last of the grapefruits from our tree to make way for the sweet spring blossoms. I haven't yet decided how to use them up but now I know where to start! Thank you for posting this at just the right time.
This sounds so tangy and refeshing! It would be really fun for a tea party or brunch.
I first had "ginger juice" at the market in Zanzibar where sugar cane and ginger are freshly juiced and available by the glass. This sounds like a great combination.
This book sounds right up my alley. If I could make every meal feel like breakfast, I would. This juice sounds like a great mix of tart and sweet.
A delicious fresh juice and a cookbook cook along. Both excellent ideas.
A pick me up without the caffeine is just what I need. This sounds refreshing.
The citrus-ginger combination sounds invigorating. I've been adding fresh ginger to smoothies lately, and drinking lots of hot lemon-ginger morning elixirs this winter, so this will be great to try next. Looking forward to checking out the 101 library site, too!
That looks delicious, especially poured over some crushed ice and a little sparkling water!