![]() ![]() A variety of cocktails are made using Clayton’s and grapefruit, including Clayton’s Pink Lady Grapefruit Cocktail, which consists of fresh pink grapefruit juice, fresh lemon juice, Claytons Kola Tonic, orange liqueur, gin and a grapefruit wedge to garnish, and Clayton’s Grapefruit Sunrise, which is made of Claytons Kola Tonic, grapefruit juice, grenadine and cinnamon.Ĭlaytons Kola Bitters is also combined with honey in a salad dressing for a zesty and refreshing citrus salad featuring grapefruit.Īt restaurants across the island, grapefruits are often used in salads, raw fish dishes or in marinades and dressings. Peter, is made of Mount Gay Black Barrel rum, fresh grapefruit juice, ginger syrup and mint tea, and is garnished with a ginger slice, mint leaves, and a grapefruit slice.Ĭlayton’s Kola Tonic is a bitter sweet tonic made locally with orange, kola nuts and hops, is widely enjoyed on-island. The latter cocktail, which is named after a town in the parish of St. Trudiann Branker, the first female master blender of Barbados’ Mount Gay Rum- the world’s oldest brand of rum- uses Barbados grapefruit as a key ingredient in cocktails such as the “Forbidden Cooler” and “Speightstown Punch” both of which were featured in British Vogue. The fruit is often juiced for a refreshing fresh juice, or it is used in cocktails. The juice is sometimes used in ice creams and sorbets, while the peel can be candied and used in desserts. In cooking, the citrus fruit pairs well with fish or pork and is frequently used in dressings or marinades. Tangy, juicy and fragrant- grapefruits are recognized and valued for their culinary applications. ![]() ![]() Thomas, grapefruits continue to feature in Barbadian beverages and cocktails and in culinary creations and naturopathic applications.īajans are well aware of the positive metabolic effects and immune boosting benefits of the fruit and frequently drink the fresh juice when they are fighting the cold or flu, making sure to retain as much of the rind as possible, given the high concentration of bioflavonoids and other anti-cancer agents located there. The drink is so easy to make.More than three centuries following the birth of the first forbidden fruit in the parish of St. How to serve – over ice in a highball glass.Since I also have rosemary growing in my herb garden and decided to use it as a garnish. Since I have no shortage of grapefruit lately, due to a grocery store slip up, the fresh grapefruit part is no problem at all. The key to making this great tasting grapefruit, cranberry sea breeze cocktail is to use fresh grapefruit and cranberry juices and a great vodka, such as Grey Goose. It’s easily to make a grapefruit cranberry sea breeze cocktail. It’s fruity and tart and has a gruesome garnish that is perfect for the holiday. Then lend themselves to highballs, like this drink, or even frozen concoctions like my frozen strawberry daiquiri that is perfect for pool side afternoons.įor another cranberry cocktail that is perfect for Halloween, check out my crow’s blood champagne cocktail. Nothing beats the heat in the summer like citrus based drinks. This grapefruit cranberry sea breeze cocktailis the perfect drink for a hot summer evening. Grapefruit juice is a great ingredient for many cocktail recipes, and is an excellent citrus to use because it adds a touch of sour to the drinks. ![]()
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