Kid Approved Grapefruit Drinks Perfect for Summer
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Grapefruit juice can help your kids stay healthy and cool this summer. Summer is coming, and with it comes the challenge of finding beverages that you can give your kids which will keep them hydrated without packing them full of sugar or preservatives. Sugary drinks will end up making kids sluggish and can make them gain weight. Water is always the best thing to give them to drink. But, kids want delicious summer drinks that taste sweet and are fun to drink instead of just plain water. This summer make these tasty but healthy grapefruit drinks for your kids and their friends to keep them healthy and hydrated and turn even a boring afternoon into a party.
Grapefruit spritzers – These simple but healthy drinks are super fun for kids to drink because they are carbonated like a soda. All you need is some plain seltzer water and freshly squeezed grapefruit juice. Mix together the seltzer water and juice in glasses and serve with ice. Garnish with a few springs of mint. If you want to add a really fun twist to the drink candy the peel of a grapefruit and cut it into a straw. If parents are hanging out at your house with your kids you can easily make an adult friendly version of this by adding vodka or gin.
Grapefruit chillers – This drink is almost a cross between a punch and a slush, and kids can't get enough of it. Mix some fresh grapefruit juice and fresh orange juice together in a blender. Boil the mixture together with some sugar to make a simple syrup. When the mixture has formed a syrup place it in a well chilled bowl and put it in a very cold refrigerator to chill. When it has a slush like consistency it's ready. While the slush portion is chilling squeeze more fresh juice and mix the grapefruit juice with ginger ale. Pour into a punch bowl and garnish with slices of orange and grapefruit. When the slush portion is ready spoon that into the center of the bowl. Serve with a punch ladle or spoon and make sure that a little of the slush gets into every glass. The slush will release extra flavor into the drink as it melts, and it will keep the juice and ginger ale mixture cold even in the heat. This is the perfect drink for summer picnics.
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