2 tsp grated peeled fresh ginger
1/2 cup tap water or sparkling water
1 cup pink or red grapefruit juice
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Ice cubes
Strawberries or orange slices, for garnish (optional)
In a blender, combine ginger and water, and puree. Strain mixture through a sieve into a bowl. Add grapefruit juice, sugar, and vanilla extract (if using). Serve over ice. Garnish with strawberries or orange slices, if you like.
Makes 1 serving
Per serving: 120 calories, 1 g protein, 28 g carbohydrate, 0 g fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 0 g fiber, 5 mg sodium
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This sounds so good and a perfect way to wake up in the morning.
Sounds delicious BUT I cannot have grapefruit because it negates my blood pressure medication.Grapefruit negates all meds. Be warned and good luck.
Love grapefruit juice - will definitely try!
Sorry - you take away my coffee in the morning' and I'm one mean muther! I'll have that later in the day here in this 100+ degree heat, sounds VERY good.
Sounds like it would also be good on a hot afternoon.
THOSE WITH CHOLESTEROL PROBLEMS AND ARE ON MEDS NEED TO BE CAREFUL WITH GRAPEFRUIT JUICE. CHECK WITH YOUR DR. FIRST. THERE CAN BE SOME SERIOUS SIDE AFFECTS.AS FOR MYSELF IT SOUNDS DELIGHTFULLY DELICIOUS. THANKS FOR THE SUGGESTION, I WILL TRY IT THIS WEEKEND.
Grapefruit juice and a some gingerale together with a little ice great if you aer on the good and don't have time to fix the good stuff...
i think i will still need coffee but will give it a try
This sounds like a lot of work just to get up in the morning. Do you do this before or after getting our of bed?
Sounds great!! I'll try it..
i think i try it to wake me up, also i need to drink my coffee.
sounds tasty...i will have to try this.
Too much trouble for in the morning...for me. Great for lunch or mid afternoon snack/drink.
This sunds great! I like to make them and then freeze them that way I can sipp on them as they thaw out the day at work.
Grapefruit does not negate ALL meds, but it does some serious work
on most meds, so it is best to err on the side of caution with
grapefruit. Could the recipe be modified to be orange juice rather
than grapefruit for those that can't take grapefruit? Or, maybe lemon
or lime juice? I am sure anything citrusy (sic) would probably work to
getting the refreshed feeling going for with this recipe.
I
plan on trying it and I am one caffeine dependent junkie. But, if I
make it after supper and put it in the fridge, I can wake up to a tall
cold glassful in the morning and maybe have a healthier day all around. Late in the day, I almost want to have another pot of coffee, but I know if I do, I won't sleep at night. If I don't sleep at night, I need more caffeine the next day and it becomes a vicious cycle that only ends when I crash. This could be an answer.
It also looks like a delish treat for the hot afternoons. It gets over 100 here too.
Sounds great. How about pineapple juice (or any other favorite) for those that can't use grapefruit juice because of medications. Remember, cherry juice can be a healthy benefit!
i can't drink any ice cold drinks first thing in the morn!
Thanx Lorie,Ididn't know about the meds, problem. Too bad this sounds great.
Sounds delicious and very tempting for an afternoon drink. Almost always want something warm in the morning.
Sounds very tasty and delicious looking for afternoon drink. Kind of involved for the morning.
If you cannot have grapefruit try it with the DOLE brand flavored juices.I just tried it with the orange mango (what was in the house) and it was delish!I will certainly make this again!!
(its also a great addition to Mocktail parties!)
HI YAALL, THIS IS DELISH!AND YES ITS GREAT WITH OTHER FRUITS BESIDES GRAPEFRUIT. I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT IF YOU TAKE MEDS FOR ANTI REJECTION(IF YOUVE HAD A TRANSPLANT YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN) THAT GRAPEFRUIT IS A NO-NO. SO TRY ORANGE OR EVEN PAPAYA.
I think I would like it with any juice but grapefruit juice.It sounds very refreshing & delish. (^;^)
How is it making waking up easier???? I missed that part. 
I can't wait to try this one. Sounds great, and not too many calories either.
