Grapefruit Juice Recipe – Easy and Healthy
A fresh and healthy grapefruit juice recipe made with grapefruit and fresh mint. This delicious and refreshing juice is full of vitamins and antioxidants.
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This Grapefruit Juice recipe tastes delicious and is just one of many healthy drinks I enjoy. Carrot Orange Juice is another fave, especially during summer. Check out all of our Healthy Drink Recipes for inspiration.
IN THIS POST: Everything you need to make Fresh Grapefruit Juice
Benefits of fresh grapefruit juice:
- chockfull of vitamin C which, among many other things, is helpful to your body in absorbing iron
- a good source of lycopene, associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease
- thought to improve heart health by reducing risk factors for heart disease, such as high blood pressure and cholesterol
- grapefruit juice is an excellent source of calcium
- great for weight loss as grapefruit juice is high in nutrients yet has low calories
- a good source of beta-carotene, which is converted in the body to vitamin A
If those are the health benefits, I’m interested. This juice could give your immune system a nice little boost and we can call use some strong immunity juju to stay healthy, am I right?
Remember, however, juicing does take most of the pulp out of the grapefruit so it is not a good source of fiber like the whole fruit would be.
Ingredients for this recipe:
- grapefruit – choose a red grapefruit such as a ruby red – the deep the redness the sweeter the fruit will be
- mint – fresh leaves
Grapefruit is known for its bitterness, which is why sprinkling it with sugar is a tradition. Using the mint in this recipe helps to mellow the flavor of the bitter taste without added sugar.
How to make fresh Grapefruit Juice
When you have a juicer, the instructions are pretty easy when it comes to making fresh juice.
First, prepare the fruit for juicing by cutting it in half. No need to remove the thick grapefruit peels! A good juicer will handle it, peels and all. I use a Breville Juicer.
Second, give the mint leaves a quick wash.
Third, toss them in the juicer.
Next, you can either store the juice pitcher in the fridge or drink it right away. I recommend consuming fresh juice immediately so you retain all of the fresh goodness.
Finally, pour over a glass with ice. It is the BEST way to start your day.
FAQS, Tips, and Substitutions
- Can this juice be made in a blender? Unfortunately not. Because we are including the peel in this recipe a juicer is required.
- Is grapefruit juice good for weight loss? Yes! Grapefruits contain loads of water but very few calories. You will be both hydrated and satiated is which helpful when losing weight.
- Pour this pink grapefruit juice over ice and garnish it with fresh mint leaves.
- Substitute other citrus fruits in this recipe like orange or a blend of citruses like lemon juice, lime, and orange.
- Add in a knob of fresh ginger which is known for its anti-inflammatory properties that also aids digestion
Want to make a more ‘adult’ version? Try this delicious grapefruit martini! Perfect for unwinding.
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*This recipe was originally posted on July 18, 2014, updated on February 8, 2019, and updated again on May 6, 2022, with recipe notes, writing, and new photos.**
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Grapefruit Juice Recipe with Fresh Mint – Easy and Healthy
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 large ruby red grapefruits
- 1 cup mint leaves
Instructions
- Cut the grapefruits in half and rinse the mint leaves of any dirt.
- Start by putting the mint leaves through the juicer followed by the grapefruit.
- Serve the fresh juice over ice.
Video
Notes
- Can this juice be made in a blender? Unfortunately not. Because we are including the peel in this recipe a juicer is required.
- Is grapefruit juice good for weight loss? Yes! Grapefruits contain loads of water but very few calories. You will be both hydrated and satiated is which helpful when losing weight.
- Pour this pink grapefruit juice over ice and garnish it with fresh mint leaves.
- Substitute other citrus fruits in this recipe like orange or a blend of citruses like lemon juice, lime, and orange.
- Add in a knob of fresh ginger which is known for its anti-inflammatory properties that also aids digestion