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Ginger Grapefruit Spritzer

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Even though spring is officially here we do not see it in the midst of rain and snow flurries. There are occasional sunny days with frost in the mornings and it is still quite cold in Lower mainland area. March is very unpredictable. If its sunny and breezy one day, it would be rainy and gloomy the next.

Nevertheless, nature does has her own beautiful ways to show spring is just around the corner.

Thru my lovely Daffodils…..

 

and pink buds on the peach tree that are struggling to bloom.

 

 

I do not find a better way to welcome spring other than  a dusky pink grapefruit spritzer! Made without alcohol. Happy Spring!

Update: I uploaded video on my YouTube Channel. Hope you’ll watch it.

 

 

I am always looking for simple and easy non alcoholic drinks to serve at a dinner party or summer barbecue. When I saw this citrusy juice recipe at 101 cookbooks I remembered the concoction back home, which we would make it with lemon, ginger and honey for menstrual cramps, cold and stomach problems. It was a natural remedy in all seasons. During summer my mother would store sweet ginger syrup in the fridge to use in lemonade and a summer mango drink. So, I picked the idea from 101 cookbooks recipe and my mother’s sweet ginger syrup to make this delicious grapefruit drink.
Grapefruits are fantastic source of Vitamin C available all year round and pink varieties are packed with Vitamin A. The natural tartness of grapefruit juice and zing from ginger gives this spritzer a refreshing taste. I decided to add soda thinking of kids who love fizzy drinks and in this they are getting fresh juice with a taste of soft pop. This can easily be made a cocktail by adding your favorite spirit.

 

 

GINGER GRAPEFRUIT SPRITZER
adapted from 101 cookbooks
Ingredients:

  • 300 ml fresh (pink or ruby red) grapefruit juice
  • 3-4 tbsp sweet ginger syrup (I used 2 tbsp per glass)
  • 1 can club soda 
  • ice cubes
  •  mint leaves for garnish

Method to make sweet ginger syrup:
In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup grated ginger, 1/3 cup water and 1/4 cup sugar.

Heat it over medium; allow to come to a gentle boil, stirring until sugar dissolves, simmer on low for 2-3 minutes.

Let it cool. Strain sweet ginger syrup and discard the ginger.

Chill in fridge or place in freezer for few minutes to cool.

 

Method to make Grapefruit Spritzer:

1. Pour ginger syrup and grapefruit juice equally in two glasses.

2. Top it with club soda.

3. Serve chilled with ice and mint leaves.

Store the remaining sweet ginger syrup in the fridge It can stay good for 15 days or more.

Enjoy the spritzer, this will sure bring spring at your doorstep.

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  1. What a beautiful spring drink – the flavours and presentation are fabulous! And I must say, if this drink doesn’t bring about a proper spring what will?

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

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  5. I do have a big bag of grapefruits that I am getty ready to use, but I am sure I will have some left over. This looks like a refreshing way to make use of them. Tasty blend here with the ginger. Spring is here already in Texas, I hope your area warms up soon.

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  6. I am always apprehensive of grapefruit because I do so poorly with bitter/sour foods, but I love the color and the fact that there’s ginger in these. Very pretty!

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  9. Just like you I still remember some of the concoction my mum used to make for the monthly cramps I used to have.

    Grapefruit used to make this lovely spritzer I can agree on the taste and goodness, what more the tinge of ginger inside. I am admiring the drink as shown in the pics of yours with that pale pink color blooming.

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  17. The moment I laid my eyes on those two glasses I fell in love with this drink. It looks so refreshing especially to beat the Bombay heat! The best thing about ginger, honey and lemon is that you can club them with almost any fruit and make a yummy drink.

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  20. Hi Balvinder! I’ve missed you for quite some time, wasn’t able to connect to your blog for some reason, and am sure glad I am here. Lovely grapefruit spritzer, refreshing, cool, and delicious! I made some changes to my blog, come see it. Let me know what you think, please…:)

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  25. Oh, this sounds so yummy! I adore grapefruit…and it’s been so delicious this year. We’ve skipped spring and gone straight into summer…I woke up to thunderstorms and we’ll reach 80º today! Happy Sunday, my friend.

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  26. These look absolutely delish! They are perfect for summer days! By the way, Balvinder, I really love your blog and I am pleased to tell you that I have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award and a Happy Blogger Award (you blog makes me very happy!). Please check out my latest post to receive your award! Have a great day! Carmen

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  28. What a great idea to use grapefruit juice with the ginger syrup! I have, actually I keep a bottle of ginger syrup in the fridge all year round. I usually just add mineral water (and sometimes Jamaican rum 🙂 ). Now I need to pick up some grapefruit juice because this looks sooooo good!

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  31. It’s always nice to be able to enjoy the four seasons, isn’t it? Love the pinky colour, Bal! You do know pink if one of my fave colours, don’t you? Hahaha!

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