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Published by paula on 30 Dec 2011

Ruby Red Grapefruit Martini

Ingredients:

1.25 oz vodka

.75 oz St. Germain liquer

.25 oz Pama liquer

1.75 oz freshly squeezed Texas Rio Star grapefruit juice

.5 oz simple syrup

Directions:

Shake in shaker with ice; strain into a martini glass and enjoy!

(Recipe created by the Hyatt Regency, Austin,
Texas for Texas Citrus Week featuring our Tropic Moon Grapefruit)

Published by paula on 05 Jan 2008

Texas RED Grapefruit Margarita

Ingredients:

  • 6 oz. freshly-squeezed Texas RED Grapefruit juice
  • 2 oz. tequila
  • 2 oz. orange liqueur
  • 2 oz sweetened lime juice

Directions:
Stir all ingredients together and pour over ice. Garnish with a thin grapefruit slice.

Serving: 2

Published by paula on 05 Jan 2008

Sparkling Citrus Drink

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Ingredients:

  • 1-2 frozen Texas Red Grapefruit segments*
  • Frozen lemon sorbet
  • Sparkling wine or non-alcoholic sparkling grape juice

Directions:
To a champagne glass, add one to two sections of frozen Texas Red Grapefruit. Add one scoop of Lemon Sorbet. Fill the glass with sparkling wine or non-alcoholic sparkling grape juice.

Serving Size: One glass

*Section the Texas RED Grapefruit by removing all the peel and white pith from the fruit and gently removing the segments from the membrane. Place the sections in a single layer on a freezer approved plate. After frozen, the segments can be placed in a zip lock bag.

Published by paula on 23 Nov 2007

Hot Grapefruit Spiced Tea

Ingredients:

  • 4 spiced cider packets
  • 3 cups freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 3-4 cinnamon sticks
  • 1/4 c. sweetened dried cranberries
  • Dash allspice

Directions:
Heat over medium but not quite to boiling. Keep at low heat 15-20 minutes to blend the flavors. Strain and serve. Garnishes: an orange or half a grapefruit slice or a cinnamon stick.