Grapefruit Jalapeno Soda Recipes

GRAPEFRUIT-JALAPENO SODA

Steps:

• Combine 2 cups grapefruit juice, 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 jalapeno (with seeds) in a medium skillet; cook over medium-high heat until syrupy, about 10 minutes. Let cool, then strain. Add seltzer.
• For each drink, combine 2 to 4 tablespoons flavored syrup with 1 cup cold seltzer in an ice-filled glass.

GRAPEFRUIT-JALAPENO MIGNONETTE

Steps:

• Stir together the grapefruit juice and vinegar.
• Slice the jalapenos in half and remove the seeds. For a less spicy version, also remove the ribs and pith.
• Using a cheese grater over a plate, grate the jalapeno halves (with the outside of the pepper facing up) into fine mince, being sure to save the pepper juice as well. Grate the peppers until just the outer skin is left; discard the skin. Add the grated peppers and their juice to the vinegar mixture.
• Chill and serve ice cold with your favorite oysters.

GRAPE-VANILLA SODA

Steps:

• Combine one 11.5-ounce can thawed frozen purple grape juice concentrate, 1/2 cup water and 1 teaspoon vanilla in a medium skillet; cook over medium-high heat until syrupy, about 10 minutes. Stir in 1 more teaspoon vanilla; let cool. Add seltzer.
• For each drink, combine 2 to 4 tablespoons flavored syrup with 1 cup cold seltzer in an ice-filled glass.