Division of Marketing and Development
Nelson L. Mongiovi, Director
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Charles H. Bronson, Commissioner
Florida Fruit Recipe
Grapefruit Spritzer
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Fruit-5036 |
| Ingredients |
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| 1 1/2 cups | grapefruit juice |
| 1/4 cup | natural sugar |
| 1 2-inch stick | cinnamon |
| | ice cubes |
| | ginger ale, chilled |
| | white wine, if desired |
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Preparation
In a saucepan combine grapefruit juice, sugar and cinnamon. Bring to boil; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Discard cinnamon, cool and cover mixture. To serve, fill 4 (8-ounce) glasses with ice. Add about 1/3 cup grapefruit syrup to each glass. Fill glasses with ginger ale. Stir gently. If desired, garnish with grapefruit peel curls, edible flowers and fresh mint sprigs. Add in your favorite white wine, if desired. Tip: Any juice can be used in this recipe; have fun experimenting with different ones.
Yield
4 servings
Nutritional Value Per Serving
Calories 221; Total Fat 1g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 5mg; Total Carbohydrates 58g; Protein 1g
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