How to Make Fresh Grapefruit Juice (Simple Recipe)

This post covers how to make fresh grapefruit juice using just one ingredient – grapefruits! This drink is so easy to make, packed with nutrients and requires no electric equipment! 

If you’ve been following us you’ll know how much we love our fresh drinks! From apple, orange and carrot juice to berry juice and kale cooler smoothie… there is nothing as refreshing, energizing and tasty as a blend of fresh fruit (with or without vegetables) in a glass! 

Many of our fresh fruit juices use a blender – (over an electric juicer) – to retain extra nutrients including fiber. If you are looking for fresh juices and smoothies to make – check out our drinks section.

This recipe on the other hand needs no electric equipment! You can make this fresh grapefruit juice recipe by hand using a handheld juicer (also known as a citrus juicer).  

This homemade grapefruit juice can be made with or without the pulp - depending on your preference.  You can also adjust the level of sweetness and flavor in this drink, using other fruits.

This pure grapefruit juice is a refreshing option to add nutrients to your day in a very simple way - with no added sugar!

What Does Grapefruit Taste Like?

Grapefruit has a unique, citrusy and refreshing flavor. This citrus fruit has a sweet, tangy and tart taste (with a slight bitter taste). The taste depends on the type of grapefruit and how ripe it is. 

What are the Potential Health Benefits of Grapefruit?

• Grapefruit is low in calories and a source of many nutrients including vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. 
• Grapefruit is rich in vitamins C and A, which are antioxidants. 
• Antioxidants help to protect cells from harm, boost the immune system and are associated with lowering the risk of chronic diseases (including heart disease). Vitamin C can also help protect the skin against sun damage and aging.
• Grapefruit also contains potassium, which is important for heart health and regulating blood pressure. 
• Plus, consuming grapefruit may reduce the risk of developing kidney stones
• Grapefruit may also help control insulin levels and reduce insulin resistance, lowering your risk of type 2 diabetes. 
• There is some research to suggest an association between consuming grapefruit before meals and weight loss. This may be due to its fiber and water content which help promote feelings of fullness and limit calorie intake.  
• Grapefruit is also a good source of fiber, which can help digestion and support gut health.
• It is important to note that grapefruit can interact with certain medications (including cholesterol and blood pressure medicines), so check with your doctor before adding grapefruit to your diet. 

Different varieties of Grapefruit

There are several types of grapefruit including:

1. Ruby red grapefruit - most popular, vibrant red/pink in color. T​hese red grapefruits taste sweeter and less tangy/acidic than other types.
2. White grapefruit - these are tangy and pale yellow in color.
3. Pink grapefruit - these are pink/red in color and have a sweet and tart flavor.
4. Other types of grapefruit include Oro Blanco grapefruit (pale yellow), Star Ruby grapefruit (similar to red ruby but smaller) and Marsh grapefruit (these are pale yellow).

Ingredients You Need to Make this Fresh Juice

• Grapefruits: look for ripe grapefruits which are fresh (with no blemishes/bruises) for the best taste.  
• Ice – optional: as the water content needed in this recipe varies based on the water content of the berries, I would recommend adding less whilst blending to prevent diluting the drink. I also recommend adding ice, as the blender motor warms up the drink – this avoids the need to store the juice in the fridge to cool it down!

How to Make Freshly Squeezed Grapefruit Juice

1. Slice grapefruits in half. Use a sharp knife and cutting board to slice each grapefruit in half (crosswise).
2. Squeeze juice. Place one grapefruit half onto the handheld/citrus juicer. Gently apply pressure and twist the grapefruit back and forth to help squeeze juice from the fruit. Continue until juice has been extracted fully. 
3. Transfer into pitcher/glass. Pour the extracted juice over a sieve/fine mesh strainer into a glass or pitcher. The sieve will help to remove seeds and pulp. You can use a spoon to press the pulp - this is the best way to squeeze out more juice.
4. Repeat with the other grapefruit halves.  Repeat steps 2 and 3 with the remaining grapefruit halves until all the juice has been extracted. You can add pulp (without seeds) back into the glass if desired. For a thinner consistency, serve without pulp. Serve with or without ice and enjoy!

Equipment 

• A sharp knife and cutting board (chopping board) – needed to slice the grapefruit in half. 
• Citrus juicer/handheld juicer – to freshly squeeze juice from grapefruit
• Fine mesh strainer –this is optional but recommended if you prefer a thinner juice consistency (without pulp). I also recommend this to help remove seeds from the freshly squeezed juice.

Tips for the Best Grapefruit Juice  

• Use fresh grapefruit and wash just before use – for best results, make sure to select the freshest grapefruits, with no bruises. Rinse the fruit and broccoli with cold water just before using. 
• Remove seeds – grapefruit can contain seeds. Remove seeds using a sieve before pouring into a glass and serving juice.
• Pulp – if you prefer grapefruit juice with the pulp, add pulp back into the juice (without seeds). For a thinner consistency, you can remove pulp from the juice. 

Variations

• For a sweeter taste: add freshly squeezed orange juice (using 1-2 oranges), pineapple juice (fresh pineapples)​ or natural sweeteners including maple syrup or honey. This can help to reduce the bitter flavor.
• For a tangy taste: add a hint of fresh lemon or lime juice (with or without natural sweeteners).

How to Serve

• Serve freshly squeezed grapefruit juice before your meal for maximum nutrient absorption.
• Enjoy this easy recipe before or with breakfast as a great way to add nutrients into your day. Serve with scrambled eggs, pancakes or veggie omelette!
• Alternatively, you can enjoy this delicious juice with any main meal or healthy snack. ​

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How to Make Fresh Grapefruit Juice (Simple Recipe)

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This post covers how to make fresh grapefruit juice using just one ingredient – grapefruits! This drink is so easy to make, packed with nutrients and requires no electric equipment! 

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine All cuisines

Servings 2 servings

Calories 323 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 3 Grapefruits ripe
• ▢ Ice – optional

Instructions

 

• Slice grapefruits in half (crosswise).
• Place one of the grapefruit halves onto the handheld/citrus juicer. Gently apply pressure and twist the grapefruit back and forth to help squeeze juice from the fruit. Continue until juice has been extracted fully.
• Pour juice into pitcher/glass (through a sieve/fine mesh strainer – optional, to remove seeds/pulp).
• Repeat with the other grapefruit halves.  Repeat above steps with the remaining grapefruit halves until all the juice has been extracted.
• Add pulp (without seeds) back into the glass if desired. For a thinner consistency, serve without pulp. Serve with or without ice and enjoy! ​

Notes

1. 1. Use fresh grapefruit and wash just before use – for best results, make sure to select the freshest grapefruits, with no bruises. Rinse the fruit and broccoli with cold water just before using. 
   2. Remove seeds – grapefruit can contain seeds. Remove seeds using a sieve before pouring into a glass and serving juice.
   3. Pulp – if you prefer grapefruit juice with the pulp, add pulp back into the juice (without seeds). For a thinner consistency, you can remove pulp from the juice. 

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Nutrition

Calories: 323kcalCarbohydrates: 82gProtein: 6gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gPotassium: 1037mgFiber: 12gSugar: 53gVitamin A: 8832IUVitamin C: 240mgCalcium: 169mgFolate: 100µgIron: 1mgZinc: 1mg

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