Zesty & Sweet Grapefruit Ade: Your Homemade Vitamin Boost!
How to Make Refreshing Grapefruit Ade at Home
A burst of sunshine in a glass! This grapefruit ade is packed with vitamins and offers a wonderfully refreshing citrus kick.
Ingredients- 1 fresh grapefruit
- 200ml chilled sparkling water or lemon-lime soda
Sweetener- 2-3 Tbsp sugar (adjust to grapefruit’s sweetness)
- 2-3 Tbsp sugar (adjust to grapefruit’s sweetness)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by thoroughly washing the fresh grapefruit under running water to remove any dirt or residue. Next, carefully peel off the outer skin. This will make it easier to separate the segments later.
Step 2
After peeling the outer skin, meticulously remove the white pith and the thin membranes from each segment. This step is crucial for reducing any bitterness and ensuring a smoother flavor.
Step 3
You have two options here: either blend the grapefruit segments in a mixer until smooth, or gently mash them with a tool for a slightly chunkier texture. Using a hand blender provides a good balance, allowing you to break down the fruit while keeping some texture. Add about one-third of the grapefruit’s volume in sugar. It’s important to balance the tartness of the grapefruit with the sweetness of the sugar, so feel free to adjust the amount to your preference.
Step 4
Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of your prepared grapefruit mixture (the mashed/blended grapefruit with sugar) into a glass. Then, fill the rest of the glass with chilled sparkling water or lemon-lime soda. Give it a gentle stir with a straw, and your delicious, homemade grapefruit ade is ready to enjoy!
