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two glasses of grapefruit juice with caramelized grapefruit and fresh mint leaves
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Homemade Grapefruit Juice Recipe

With an irresistible pink hue and a refreshingly tart taste, this Haitian-style grapefruit juice recipe is an easy way to add a ton of vitamins and minerals into your diet.
Course Drinks, Drinks/Cocktails
Cuisine American, Haitian, International
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Blend 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 People
Calories 145kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 Grapefruits; Washed. Cut in half. Peel if using a blender.
  • 1 ½ Cup Water; More if desired. If blending two grapefruits, add two cups of water.
  • 2 Tbsp. Sugar or natural sweetner (plus more if needed) We used organic cane sugar.

Caramelized Grapefruit

  • ½ Grapefruit sliced then cut into triangles
  • Sugar to sprinkle over the grapefruit

Instructions

  • If blending the grapefruit: Wash and peel the grapefruit. Then cut it into 6 pieces.
    Grapefruit on cutting board
  • In a good-quality blender, add the water, grapefruit pieces, and sugar.
    Blend for about 45 sections but no more than 60 seconds. Strain with a sieve.
    Pour the juice into a glass (filled with ice-optional) and enjoy cold with caramelized grapefruit and fresh mint leaves.
    juice in blender
  • If using a Citrus Squeezer: Cut the grapefruit in half, and reserve one half to caramelize.
    Squeeze the juice in a pitcher over ice (if desired), then add the sweetener and water. Stir well.
    Adding Water To Juice
  • Pour the juice into a glass and garnish with fresh mint leaves and caramelize grapefruit.
    two glasses of grapefruit juice with caramelized grapefruit and fresh mint leaves

To Caramelize Grapefruit (Optional)

  • In a small skillet, add the sugar-covered grapefruit triangles into the skillet.
    caramelizing grapefruit
  • Sear until golden brown on both sides (should take about 2-3 minutes per side).
    Remove from heat and set aside on a plate.
    Caramelized Grapefruit

Video

Notes

  • Grapefruit has a strong tart flavor. You may dilute it with water or juice of your choice to create your perfect blend. 
  • Caramelized grapefruit is completely optional as it is not the traditional way to make Haitian Grapefruit Juice. However, it does enhance the flavor of the juice. 
 
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Nutrition

Serving: 2People | Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 8g | Sodium: 196mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 109mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 41mg