What Is Grapefruit juice and How Can I Use It?

If grapefruit juice has turned up in a recipe or caught your eye at the store, here's what you need to use it with confidence and how to choose it, cook it, store it, what to substitute, and 40 recipes to try it in.

Nutrition

Where found

Grapefruit juice is usually found in the beverages section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Grapefruit juice is a member of the Fruits and Fruit Juices US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

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Recipes using grapefruit juice

There are 40 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Vegan Christmas Cake

Vegan Christmas cake packed with candied pineapple, cherries, citrus peel, raisins, and currants, bound without eggs or dairy. A long-baking holiday fruitcake for slicing into thin festive servings.

Vegan Christmas Cake

Vegan Christmas cake packed with candied pineapple, cherries, citrus peel, raisins, and currants, bound without eggs or dairy. A long-baking holiday fruitcake for slicing into thin festive servings.

Strawberry-Grapefruit Drink

Frozen strawberries blended with chilled grapefruit juice for a tart, fruity drink that's ready in 10 minutes. Two ingredients, one blender, served over ice.

Margaritas De Toronja (Grapefruit Margaritas)

Grapefruit Margaritas blend tequila, triple sec, and fresh grapefruit juice with cracked ice - a brighter, slightly bitter twist on the classic that serves 8 in 10 minutes.

Aztec Punch

Aztec Punch is a big-batch tequila cocktail with grapefruit juice, dark tea, lemon juice, and cinnamon served over ice. Tart, warm-spiced, and built to serve 20 thirsty guests.

Chicken with Ginger, Broccoli, & Grapefruit

A light, zesty stir-fry with tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and fresh grapefruit sections in a ginger-soy glaze. Ready in 30 minutes and loaded with bright, clean flavors.

Tangy Salmon Mousse

Light salmon mousse made with canned and smoked salmon, Greek yogurt, ginger, and whipped egg whites, served with a grapefruit-walnut oil salad. An elegant British-style starter.

Pan-Seared Grapefruit Simmered Salmon with Slivered Almonds

Pan-seared salmon simmered in fresh grapefruit, carrot juice, orange-ginger mustard, and a splash of sesame oil, finished with toasted slivered almonds and cilantro. Bright, citrusy, and low-fat.

Fruit Juice Cooler

Fruit juice cooler mixing peach nectar, orange juice, grapefruit juice, and lemon juice with sparkling water. A refreshing, no-sugar-added punch served over ice.

Scallops Grapefruit & Fried Rice

Seared bay scallops in a reduced grapefruit-butter sauce, plated in the center of a vegetable fried rice ring with snow peas and red pepper. Restaurant-style citrus-seafood dinner.

Scallops, Grapefruit & Fried Rice

Seared bay scallops in a reduced grapefruit-butter sauce served over sesame fried rice with corn, snow peas, and peppers. A fusion seafood dinner with citrus brightness.

Citrus Devil's Food Cake

Citrus devil's food cake made with grapefruit juice instead of water or milk, creating a tangy, bittersweet chocolate cake with a cocoa-grapefruit syrup folded through the batter.

Sulfuric Acid Swig

Sulfuric Acid Swig is a fizzy Halloween drink with lemonade, grapefruit juice, lemon sherbet, and club soda. Topped with powdered drink mix for a toxic-looking, bubbling effect kids love.

Grapefruit Warmer

Warm grapefruit juice spiced with cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg for a cozy citrus drink ready in 15 minutes. A simple caffeine-free winter warmer.

New Year's Eve Grapefruit, Campari & Pomegranate Cocktail

Grapefruit, Campari, and pomegranate cocktail blends tart grapefruit juice with deep red pomegranate and ice into a foamy pale-pink base, then gets topped with bitter Italian Campari. A festive New Year's pitcher drink.

Grapefruit Carrot Cocktail

Grapefruit carrot cocktail with grenadine and ground ginger blended over crushed ice. A frothy, vibrant non-alcoholic drink that comes together in minutes using cooked carrots for silky-smooth texture.

Citrus Banana Cheesecake

A no-bake cheesecake with a whole wheat crust, creamy cottage cheese and banana filling, and fresh grapefruit on top. Light, tangy, and set with gelatin for a refreshing lower-calorie dessert.

Sangria El Tampa

Sangria El Tampa with red wine, fresh-squeezed citrus juices, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon-lime soda. A Florida-style punch sangria for a crowd.

Apple Citrus Refresher

An all-occasion beverage - fruity & effervescent. Make sure juices and ginger ale are well chilled at the start.

Cascabel & Grapefruit Sauce

A Mexican Veracruz-style sauce of dry-roasted cascabel chilies, garlic, fresh grapefruit and orange juice, and warm allspice. A bright, mildly smoky marinade for grilled fish, chicken, or pork.

Randy Pollak's Persimmon Salad

Randy Pollak's persimmon salad is a molded gelatin salad with orange Jello, hot grapefruit juice, and strained persimmon pulp. A vintage fruit salad served on lettuce with cottage cheese.

Vinaigrette Dressing

Fat-free grapefruit vinaigrette with garlic, basil, thyme, parsley, and vinegar. A completely oil-free, low-fat salad dressing using unsweetened grapefruit juice as the base.

Grilled Jumbo Shrimp with Citrus Sauce

Grilled jumbo shrimp marinated in citrus zest and herbs, served over sauteed vegetables with a triple-citrus honey-Dijon vinaigrette. An elegant plated dinner.

Fresh Grapefruit Cake

Fresh grapefruit cake made chiffon-style with separated eggs, grapefruit juice, grated peel, and cream of tartar. Light, airy, and citrus-bright.

Citrus Ice

Citrus ice made with orange, grapefruit, and lemon juice frozen into a refreshing granita-style dessert. A light, diabetic-friendly frozen treat with bright triple-citrus flavor.

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