February is National Grapefruit Month. Did you know that half a medium sized grapefruit has only 60 calories and contains 100% of your daily Vitamin A and C? These vitamins help boost the immune system during the winter months when colds and flu are at their peak. Pink and Red grapefruit also contain Lycopene, a powerful antioxidant, which may help prevent certain types of cancer, heart disease and stroke.
Below are some delicious and easy cocktail recipes featuring Pink Grapefruit Sparkling ICE; a zero calorie naturally flavored sparkling water with vitamins and healthy antioxidants.
Pink Grapefruit Sparkler
Ingredients:
2 oz. Pink Grapefruit Sparkling ICE
3 oz. white wine, preferably Moscato
Mint leaves for garnish
Directions:
Pour white wine over ice.
Top with Pink Grapefruit Sparkling ICE. Garnish with mint leaves.
Jalapeno Grapefruit Martini
Ingredients:
3 oz. Pink Grapefruit Sparkling ICE
1 oz. Vodka
1 oz. lime juice
Lime wedge
Sliced fresh jalape o
Chili salt for rim of glass (Kosher salt mixed with chili powder)
Directions:
Use a lime wedge to rub the entire rim of a chilled martini glass, and dip into chili salt mixture.
Combine vodka and jalapeno slices with ice in a shaker.
Strain and pour into the chilled martini glass.
Top with Pink Grapefruit Sparkling ICE.
Garnish with a few Jalapeno slices.
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