Grapefruit has such a lovely color and is full of many health benefits! We are so excited to share this recipe that we believe can be used year-round! Our Alcohol-Free Grapefruit extract uses food-grade glycerin in comparison to alcohol, but vodka can be used alternatively. Try this extract in beverages, cakes, sorbet, and more!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of food-grade glycerin. Why glycerin?
• 3 cups water
• 2 Tablespoons sugar (for flavor balance)
• 2-3 Tablespoons Grapefruit zest
• Glass pint jar with a tight-fitting lid

Instructions: 

1. Clean the grapefruits with vinegar and water along with a Norwex fruit veggie cloth. 
2. Place grapefruit zest pieces in the jar.
3. Cover with the sugar and alcohol.
4. Shake daily.
5. Strain the extract through a coffee filter when the grapefruit zest starts to lose its color. Replace zest and repeat process 3 times over a 3-4 month period or until the flavor of the extract is to your liking.

Optional: Use leftover zest pieces to make grapefruit sugar!