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    Allianna's Kitchen » Recipes » Drinks

    Published: May 20, 2024 · Modified: Nov 5, 2024 by Allianna Moximchalk · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

    Easy Grapefruit Mocktail Recipe

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    Who doesn’t love a good mocktail? This Easy Grapefruit Mocktail Recipe is super easy to make and SO delicious! I love the tart yet sweet grapefruit combined with the spicy jalapeño . These homemade drinks make for a great summer treat. You can make this drink fresh or prep it in advance which makes it a great option for when you have company! 

    Grapefruit mocktail in a glass with a straw and fresh flowers.

    This recipe was inspired by dry January! If you love mocktails like I do, you will love the other refreshing mocktails on my blog like my Watermelon Mocktail, Ginger Mocktail Recipe, Peach Mocktail, Pineapple Margarita Mocktail, Key Lime Mocktail, Blood Orange Mojito Mocktail, Cranberry Mocktails, and my Fig Lime Mocktail. 

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    • What Makes This Recipe So Good?
    • Recipe Ingredients
    • Substitutions and Variations
    • How To Make This Healthy Mocktail
    • Chef’s Tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Other Mocktail Recipes You Will Love
    • Are you interested in a list of my go to healthy alternatives?
    • Grapefruit Jalapeno Mocktail

    What Makes This Recipe So Good?

    • This recipe is SO easy, it requires less than 5 minutes of hands on time. 
    • This recipe requires simple ingredients that you will likely already have at home. 
    • This mocktail can easily be adjusted into a cocktail with a simple splash of tequila or vodka.
    • If you have been following along you know I am the mocktail queen, I have dozens of other delicious yet simple mocktail recipes on my website. 
    • This refreshing mocktail is naturally refined sugar free, paleo friendly, Whole30 friendly, and gluten free.
    • You can make this as a one serving drink or you can make this in big batches! 
    • You can prepare this recipe ahead of time and drink it all week long. 
    • I have a variety of simple syrups that are featured on my weekly meal prep menu. We deliver to the Pittsburgh area, directly to your front door.

    Recipe Ingredients

    Grapefruits sliced in a half.
    • Fresh grapefruit juice- Make sure you roll the grapefruit beforehand to get the juices flowing. Grapefruits are the most perfect combination of sweet and atrt, A ripe grapefruit will be slightly red in color. The deeper the color, the more intense their flavor. It should also be plump. Make sure you do not mistake an orange for a grapefruit, I have done that before, ha! Oranges are slightly smaller than grapefruits. 
    • Fresh Jalapeno– jalapeño slices are used as a garnish. However, the natural flavor will absorb into the beverage and provide a mild kick. This goes so well with the grapefruit, I promise! 
    • Soda water– This is your mixer of choice. You can use sparkling water, club soda, anything that you like. I also love it with pellegrino. 

    See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients, measurements and the full recipe.

    Substitutions and Variations

    • Alcohol-If you would prefer liquor in your drink, you can make this into a tequila-based cocktail or a vodka based one. 
    • Agave syrup-If you like a touch of sweetness in your drink, add a splash of agave, maple syrup, coconut sugar, or any other added sugar of your choice.If you are looking for a sugar replacement to make this drink sweet, you can use stevia.
    • Fun garnishes-I love garnishing this drink with fresh herbs and fruits like fresh rosemary/ rosemary sprigs, wedge of lime/ lime wedge,  or a grapefruit wedge. You can also use just about any other citrus fruits too!
    • Salt rim or pinch of salt-If you like the salty touch to your drinks! You can even put the salt on the rim of the glass to jazz it up.
    • Fresh lime juice-This adds a little more flavor to the recipe but is totally optional!
    • Other fruit-You can add strawberries into the mix to make a Strawberry Grapefruit Mocktail. If you like grapefruit but find it to be kinda bitter, try adding the strawberries! This is personal preference and based off of your taste buds!

    This recipe has not been tested with any other substitutions or variations. If you try something else out please let me know how it turns out in the comments below!

    How To Make This Healthy Mocktail

    Grapefruit juice and club soda in a glass bowl.

    Step #1: Cut your grapefruits in half, juice the fruit and add to a cup. Add your mocktail ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.

    Chef’s Tips

    • I recommend placing a strainer in the bowl, when juicing the lemons. This will catch any seeds or lingering pulp that falls.
    • If you plan on making this drink ahead of time, wait to mix the club soda until you are ready to serve it. Place the grapefruit juice into an airtight container and place in the fridge for up to 5 days.

    Recipe FAQs

    What can I serve with this?

    I would recommend some appetizers! For example, Vegan Taco Dip or Air Fryer Potato Skins. 

    How can I turn this into a cocktail?

    Super easy. First, decide what alcohol you want to use. Then, pour a shot of choice liquor into a cocktail glass. Fill with ice and your freshly squeezed grapefruit juice. Garnish with fresh jalapeno slices. I suggest starting out with 1 shot.

    How can I turn this into a paloma?

    Absolutely! All you need to do is juice one lime and add a splash of simple syrup. I love using my homemade Honey Simple Syrup on my blog. 

    What is a paloma?

    Palomas are typically made from grapefruit flavored soda with lime juice and simple syrup. This recipe offers a healthier alternative! 

    Can I add sweetener?

    Absolutely! I prefer using a refined sugar free sweetener if I choose that route. My homemade Honey Simple Syrup is the best!

    Grapefruit juice in a glass with a jalapeno on top.

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    Grapefruit mocktail in a glass with jalapeño slice and grapefruit slice.

    Grapefruit Jalapeno Mocktail

    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 1 serving
    Author Allianna Moximchalk
    19kcal
    Cost $2
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    Equipment

    • Bowl

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ grapefruits juiced (cut in half and squeeze over a bowl)
    • 1 Cup club soda
    • 1 sliced jalapeno for garnish

    OPTIONAL:

    • 1 tsp lime juice

    Instructions

    • Mix the juiced grapefruit and club soda in a cup with a cocktail mixing spoon. Add ice to a cocktail glass and pour into the glass.
    • Add a jalapeno on top.
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    Notes

    Storage: This drink can be stored in an airtight glass container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Do not add the sparking water until you are ready to serve it. 
    Nutrition: The nutrition for this recipe is an estimate and the calorie count is not guaranteed. 
    Servings: This recipe should yield 1 serving. 
    This semi- sweet clean mocktail is the perfect summer treat!
    Serving: 1glass | Calories: 19kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 0.02g | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.02mg
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