First, roll the grapefruit and cut in half. Grapefruit’s are large, and will require more manual effort to juice than other citrus to add to my Grapefruit Martini. This tool will catch the seeds so they will not end up in the Grapefruit Martini. This helps breakdown the cell walls of our citrus leading to a higher juice yield.įor lemons and limes you may have a tool to squeeze the juice, which works great and I highly recommend using! This is especially helpful for lemons, which often have a high seed content. Next, we want to roll the grapefruit and other citrus on the cutting board, before we cut into it. You should also look for citrus that is free of wrinkles and appears plump, another sign for a high juice content. To avoid this, select citrus that is heavy for it’s size, this tells you that it has a high juice content! This is the same I give for selecting melons and winter squash. Squeezing old citrus leads to a MUCH smaller amount of juice. If you do not think you are a “martini fan” just wait until your try my Grapefruit Martini! Citrus Squeezing Tips!įresh citrus juice-grapefruit, lime, lemon, and orange-adds a flavorful boost to SO many dishes from my Grapefruit Martini to salad dressings, meat marinades and on and on! The first step is selecting fresh and plump citrus.Īfter citrus sits on the grocery shelves or in your refrigerator for an extended period of time, they dry out. Looking for an easy cocktail to make at home? My Grapefruit Martini shakes up in just a few minutes and has the perfect balance of citrus and sweetness. Jump to Recipe Jump to Video Print Recipe
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