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Grapefruit lemonade

Grapefruit lemonade

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A refreshing and zesty lemonade, perfect for summer days.

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Recipe from Persino, Snd125671 (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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This grapefruit lemonade is a refreshing drink that combines the flavors of lemon and grapefruit. It’s perfect for sunny afternoons and is easy to make, leaving you with a taste of summer.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time—
  • Resting2 hr
  • Total2 hr 15 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodmixture
  • Estimated cost$1.40 $0.23 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

6 people
  • $0.32
  • $0.10
  • $0.42
  • $0.21
  • $0.35

Prices from US supermarkets for 1 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Boil the sugar syrup.
  2. We grind the cardamom in a mortar and pestle. ≈ 3 min
  3. We boil it with sugar and 200 ml of water.
  4. We let it simmer over low heat for 3 minutes, then allow it to cool.
  5. We filter the mixture. ≈ 3 min
  6. Squeeze the juice from 3 pomelos and 2 lemons. ≈ 3 min
  7. Next, we mix it with syrup. ≈ 3 min
  8. Thoroughly wash the lemon balm and cut it into larger pieces, then add it to the lemonade. ≈ 2 min
  9. Place the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  10. Pour in the lemon juice into the glasses. ≈ 3 min
  11. Remove the pulp from the grapefruit and cut it into thin slices. ≈ 3 min
  12. We put them in glasses, with ice and a few basil leaves. ≈ 3 min
  13. Remove the lemon juice from the lemonade. ≈ 3 min
  14. Pour the lemonade into the glasses and top it off with cold mineral water. ≈ 3 min

The bill

Grapefruit lemonade

  • Cardamom seeds – 1 teaspoon$0.32
  • sugar – 200 g$0.10
  • rose pomelo - 4 pieces$0.42
  • lemon – 2 pieces$0.21
  • ice cubes, fresh basil$0.35

Total$1.40

that's $0.23 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • Cardamom seeds – 1 teaspoon
  • sugar – 200 g
  • rose pomelo - 4 pieces
  • lemon – 2 pieces
  • Lemon balm – 2 stems
  • Sparkling beverage – 600 ml
  • ice cubes, fresh basil

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