6 Grapefruit Cocktails to Sip and Savor

It’s spring, and you know what that means: longer days, colorful blooms and even more opportunities to mix up a refreshing Florida grapefruit juice cocktail! Here, you’ll find a little something for every palate, from tart to sweet or spicy. To offer the widest range of mouthwatering inspiration, we’ve curated a lineup of cocktails with grapefruit juice and gin, tequila, bourbon, rum or rosé.

Whether you’re hosting a party or unwinding on the patio, keep scrolling to find your perfect sip.

Gin Grapefruit Cocktail

Bubbly is always a good place to start, and the Florida Grapefruit Spritz is a fizzy delight. All you need is grapefruit juice, gin and prosecco served on ice, of course. For a lighter spritz, just add a splash of soda water. It’s an ideal gin grapefruit cocktail for cooling off while soaking up the sun!

Florida Grapefruit Spritz

Grapefruit Paloma

The Florida Grapefruit Paloma is simple but sophisticated, with just 100% grapefruit juice, tequila and seltzer. Whip up a batch for your next gathering this recipe serves four! If you’re feeling a little fancy, rim with glass with salt and garnish with grapefruit wedges.

Florida Grapefruit Paloma

Tequila Grapefruit Cocktail

Do you like a little spice in your glass? Our Jalapeño Grapefruit Margarita is a must-try. You start by muddling the jalapeño in your cocktail shaker, then add Florida Grapefruit Juice, tequila and lime juice. Serve in a glass rimmed with chili powder and salt, and you’ll feel all the delicious heat in this tequila grapefruit cocktail!

Photo of Jalapeno Grapefruit Margarita with text, "From our Florida Growers"

Frosé Grapefruit Juice Cocktail

The Frosé Grapefruit Cocktail is easy to make and customize! Just pick your favorite rosé and blend with ice and Florida Grapefruit Juice. You can sweeten it with simple syrup or add chopped mint before blending for extra flavor. With this cocktail, no matter the weather, you’ll be chill.

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Bourbon Grapefruit Cocktail

We recommend enjoying a Florida Citrus and Peach Mint Julep in good company on a beautiful day. This recipe yields a full pitcher of smooth-sipping cocktail, combining the citrus power of Florida Orange Juice and grapefruit juice with bourbon, peach, mint and simple syrup. Cheers indeed!

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Rum Grapefruit Juice Cocktail

Rounding out our selection is the Florida Grapefruit Mojito, a yummy take on the classic cocktail featuring fresh-squeezed Florida Grapefruit Juice. The yummy combo of mint and citrus will lend vacation vibes to any occasion, anywhere including relaxation time in your own backyard.

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Pour another round of recipes

Quench your thirst with even more Florida Grapefruit Juice recipes we have more cocktails as well as nonalcoholic beverages, including smoothies, iced teas, lemonades and punches. One addition we think you’ll love is the Florida Grapefruit Mocktail. It combines the beloved citrus juice with white tea, raspberry, pomegranate, ginger and rosemary for an ice-cold drink with bright, tangy flavor. Enjoy!

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