Best 6 Tart Grapefruit Cooler Recipes

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## A Refreshing and Zesty Treat: Grapefruit Coolers for Every Occasion

Quench your thirst and tantalize your taste buds with our collection of invigorating grapefruit cooler recipes. These delightful beverages showcase the vibrant and tangy flavors of grapefruit, combined with a medley of refreshing ingredients to create a symphony of flavors that will transport you to a tropical paradise. From classic coolers to unique twists on this timeless drink, our recipes cater to every palate and occasion. Whether you're seeking a revitalizing drink to beat the summer heat, a sophisticated cocktail for a special gathering, or a healthy and flavorful alternative to sugary sodas, our grapefruit coolers have got you covered. With easy-to-follow instructions and readily available ingredients, embark on a culinary journey that will leave you feeling refreshed, energized, and utterly satisfied.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GRAPEFRUIT COOLER



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This is a rare vodka drink from Audrey Saunders, who was once famous for eschewing the flavorless spirit at her celebrated New York cocktail bar, Pegu Club. In keeping with her exacting style, the drink has been painstakingly workshopped down to the last dash of bitters. The combination of grapefruit-flavored vodka, a special grapefruit syrup and a grapefruit twist produces a bright complexity of flavor that one doesn't expect from a vodka cocktail. And the honey syrup adds a sweet note familiar to anyone who has ever drizzled a line of honey onto her morning grapefruit.

Provided by Robert Simonson

Categories     for one, project

Time P1DT2m

Yield 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup honey
2 cups sugar
Zest of 1 small grapefruit, plus a twist of rind for garnish
2 ounces grapefruit-flavored vodka, preferably Belvedere
3/4 ounce lemon juice
1 dash Angostura bitters
1 dash Peychaud's bitters
1 sprig mint

Steps:

  • Mix the honey with 1/2 cup water in a sealed container. Shake until integrated. (You will have extra syrup. Refrigerated, it will keep for a week.)
  • Heat the sugar with 2 cups water over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Let cool. Mix this syrup with grapefruit zest in a container. Cover, shake briskly, and refrigerate for 24 hours. Strain out zest and store syrup in refrigerator. (You will have extra syrup. Refrigerated, it will keep for a week.)
  • Place 1/4 ounce of the honey syrup and 1/2 ounce of the grapefruit syrup in a cocktail shaker with the vodka, lemon juice, bitters and mint. Muddle the mint at the bottom. Fill the shaker halfway with ice. Shake well. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with grapefruit twist.

GRAPEFRUIT TART



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (crushed in a food processor or in a resealable plastic bag with a rolling pin)
8 tablespoons (1 stick) salted butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
2 large egg yolks
1 large grapefruit, zested and juiced (1/2 cup juice)
Red food coloring, for tinting, optional
Whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the crust: Pour the graham cracker crumbs into a bowl and stir in the melted butter and sugar. Press the mixture into a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom and bake until golden and set, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • For the filling: Mix the condensed milk, egg yolks and grapefruit zest and juice in the bowl of a mixer, then mix on high until smooth and thick. Add a few drops of the food coloring, if using, to give it a ruby grapefruit color, and stir thoroughly to combine.
  • Pour the mixture into the crust and bake until set, about 15 minutes. Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with whipped cream.

GRAPEFRUIT COOLER



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Categories     Non-Alcoholic     Cocktail Party     Kid-Friendly     Grapefruit     Shower     Party     Gourmet     Drink     Small Plates

Yield Makes 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

9 cups (2 1/4 quarts) fresh red grapefruit juice (from about 6 grapefruits)
3 cups seltzer or club soda
Garnish: fresh mint sprigs

Steps:

  • In a pitcher half-filled with ice cubes, stir together juice and seltzer or soda and garnish with mint.

GRAPEFRUIT COOLERS



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Categories     Alcoholic     Healthy     Gourmet     Drink

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups fresh grapefruit juice (from 2 to 3 grapefruit)
1/2 cup Grand Marnier
1 1/3 cups sparkling water
Garnish: orange slices; lime wedges; maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Fill 4 (12-ounce) glasses halfway with ice. Add 1/2 cup grapefruit juice, 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier, and a pinch of salt to each glass and stir. Top off each drink with 1/3 cup sparkling water and stir.

GRAPEFRUIT TART



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Categories     Citrus     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Grapefruit     Winter     Shower     Party     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Sweet pastry dough
For filling
4 grapefruit (preferably 2 pink and 2 red)
8 oz mascarpone cheese* at room temperature
3 tablespoons finely chopped candied ginger
4 tablespoons confectioners sugar
Special Equipment
a 9- to 10-inch round tart pan (1 inch deep) with removable bottom; pie weights or raw rice

Steps:

  • Roll out dough with a floured rolling pin into a 13-inch round on a floured surface and fit into tart pan (if pastry breaks, press together with your fingers). Trim excess dough, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang, then fold overhang inward and press against side of pan to reinforce edge. Lightly prick bottom of shell all over with a fork. Chill 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Line shell with foil and fill with pie weights. Bake in middle of oven 10 minutes, then carefully remove foil and weights and bake shell until golden, 13 to 15 minutes more. Transfer shell in pan to a rack to cool.
  • Make filling just before serving:
  • Cut peel, including all white pith, from fruit with a sharp paring knife, then cut segments free from membranes and pat dry with paper towels. Squeeze 3 tablespoons juice from membranes into a bowl. Whisk together mascarpone, candied ginger, 2 tablespoons juice, and 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar. Add remaining tablespoon juice if mixture is too thick.
  • Spread ginger mascarpone evenly in tart shell and top decoratively with fruit. Dust with remaining 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar and serve immediately.

GRAPEFRUIT RUM COOLERS



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Make and share this Grapefruit Rum Coolers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 mint sprigs
1 tablespoon superfine sugar, to taste
2/3 cup fresh grapefruit juice
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice, to taste
3 ounces light rum, to taste
chilled club soda or seltzer water
Angostura bitters, to taste

Steps:

  • In a cocktail shaker with the back of a spoon, crush mint sprigs with sugar and juices until sugar is dissolved; add rum and about 1 cup ice cubes and shake 30 seconds; strain mixture into 2 tall glasses filled with ice cubes and top each drink with club soda and a splash of bitters.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.6, Fat 0.1, Sodium 1.4, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 14.1, Protein 0.5

Tips:

  • For a sweeter cooler, use pink or red grapefruit juice.
  • If you don't have grapefruit juice, you can substitute orange juice or lemon juice.
  • Add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors of the cooler.
  • For a sparkling cooler, add a splash of club soda or sparkling water.
  • Garnish your cooler with a wedge of grapefruit or a lime slice.
  • Serve your cooler immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

The tart grapefruit cooler is a refreshing and flavorful drink that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a delicious and healthy drink, give this tart grapefruit cooler a try. You won't be disappointed!

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