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Grapefruit Syrup using only 2 ingredients

Grapefruit Syrup

By Tiffy Cooks

5 from 1 vote
You NEED to try my homemade Grapefruit Syrup this summer; it is refreshing, citrusy, and super addicting! All you need is two simple ingredients to make homemade Grapefruit Syrup, grapefruit, and sugar. Enjoy it in the morning with hot water and make it with tequila at night for the PERFECT summer cocktail. Make Grapefruit Syrup in bulk as they can last in the fridge for up to 1 month. Trust me; you don’t want to miss out on this DELICIOUS summer drink!
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Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour
Total Time:1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Asian Food, Asian Recipes, cocktail, Dessert, drinks, homemade syrup, syrup
Servings: 2 16oz Jars
Calories: 1093kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 Grapefruit
  • 2 cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Baking Soda

Cocktail:

  • 2 oz Tequila
  • 1 can Soda Water
  • 2 tbsp Grapefruit Syrup
  • Mint
  • Ice

Instructions

  • Scrub the grapefruit with baking soda and water. Pat dry.
  • To prepare the grapefruit, cut off the top and the bottom. Lightly cut four slits around the grapefruit and peel off the skin. Peel off all the white parts of the skin and all the seeds and place them in a bowl.
    Grapefruit Syrup (2 Ingredients ONLY!) cleaning and cutting grapefruit
  • I like to use my hands to peel off the skin and a mini toothpick to flick off the seeds. You can alternately also use a knife to cut out the fruits to save time. Whatever is the easiest method for you to ensure that only the actual fruit is in the syrup.
  • Add half of the grapefruit to a pot and add in 1.5 cups of sugar. Bring it to a simmer and let it cook on medium-low heat for 20 minutes. Keep stirring to prevent it from burning. Once you see big bubbles, bring the heat down to low and simmer for another 5 minutes.
  • In the other bowl, add in 0.5 cups of sugar and mix. Set it aside for 10 minutes.
  • After 25 minutes and the grapefruit has become a thicker consistency, let it slightly cool down before adding in the grapefruit chunks. simmer on high heat for anotehr 1-2 minutes, and place it in a clean airtight container. This can last in the fridge for up to 1 month.

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Notes

PRO TIP when making Grapefruit Syrup, DO NOT THROW AWAY THE PEEL. Another reason why I love making homemade grapefruit syrup is after I will use the peels as a natural simmer pot recipe so that the house will smell super clean and refreshing! In a large pot, add in all the grapefruit peels and whatever herbs of your choice. I like to use rosemary and some mint from our balcony garden. Fill the large pot with water, bring it to a simmer, turn the heat to low and let it simmer for 2-3 hours. The simmer pot will eliminate all the food smell in your kitchen, and your house will smell AMAZING.

Nutrition

Calories: 1093kcalCarbohydrates: 281gProtein: 6gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 1041mgFiber: 12gSugar: 253gVitamin A: 8832IUVitamin C: 240mgCalcium: 171mgIron: 1mg
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