Beet Grapefruit Juice: Recipe and How to Make It

Beet grapefruit juice is a fresh drink made from raw beet and grapefruit that takes 10 minutes to prepare and makes 1 large serving, about 1–1½ cups (240–360 mL).

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What is beet grapefruit juice?

Beet grapefruit juice combines earthy, naturally sweet beet with tart grapefruit. It is one variation of beet juice, with citrus adding brightness to the flavor.

You can extract the liquid with a juicer or blend the ingredients with a little water. The blender version keeps the pulp unless you strain it, so it is thicker and retains more fiber.

How do you make beet grapefruit juice?

Prep time: 10 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
Yield: 1 large serving, approximately 1–1½ cups (240–360 mL), depending on the method and how much liquid you extract

Ingredients

• 100 g raw beet, about ¾ cup diced
• 200 g peeled pink or red grapefruit, about 1 cup segments
• 60 mL cold water, ¼ cup

Choose a grapefruit that feels heavy for its size. Weigh the grapefruit after peeling and the beet after trimming for the closest match to the recipe amounts.

Prepare the ingredients

1. Wash the beet and grapefruit under running water, rubbing their surfaces to remove dirt.
2. Trim the beet and peel it if you prefer. Cut it into small pieces suitable for your equipment.
3. Peel the grapefruit, separate it into segments and remove any seeds. Remove thick white pith if you want a less bitter drink.

Juicer method

1. Feed the beet and grapefruit through the juicer according to the machine’s instructions.
2. Stir in the 60 mL (¼ cup) of water and pour into a glass.
3. Serve immediately, or refrigerate in a covered container.

Blender method

1. Add the beet, grapefruit and 60 mL (¼ cup) of water to a blender.
2. Blend until as smooth as your blender can make it, stopping to scrape down the sides if needed.
3. Pour into a glass for a pulpy drink, or strain through a fine-mesh sieve for a thinner juice. Serve immediately or refrigerate in a covered container.

The unstrained blender version will generally make a larger, thicker serving than the juicer version. No steeping is needed for either method.

What does beet grapefruit juice do?

Beet grapefruit juice provides fluid and nutrients from its ingredients. The following estimates apply to the full recipe ingredients before straining, using the supplied values for raw beet and pink or red grapefruit. Actual amounts in the finished drink vary, especially if pulp is removed.

Straining or juicing removes some pulp and fiber, so these are not estimates for the extracted juice alone. The drink can contribute to hydration, but it does not detoxify the body: the liver and kidneys do most of that work, while the lungs and gut help eliminate waste. Sweat removes only trace amounts.

When is the best time to drink beet grapefruit juice?

Drink beet grapefruit juice whenever it suits you; there is no established best time for a detox benefit. Having it with a meal or snack may be more comfortable if acidic drinks bother your stomach.

The unstrained version contains more of the original fruit and vegetable fiber than a strained version. If you monitor carbohydrate intake, remember that the grapefruit and beet contribute carbohydrates even though the recipe has no added sugar.

How should you store beet grapefruit juice?

Refrigerate fresh beet grapefruit juice promptly in a clean, covered container and drink it within 24 hours. Stir or shake it before serving, since separation is normal.

Discard it sooner if it develops an unusual smell or visible mold. Harmful bacteria are not always detectable by sight or smell, so a normal appearance is not a guarantee that juice is safe.

Who should avoid beet grapefruit juice?

Grapefruit can interact with medications. If you take a medicine that interacts with grapefruit, avoid beet grapefruit juice unless your pharmacist or prescriber confirms it is safe. Separating the drink and medicine by a few hours may not prevent an interaction; do not stop or change your medication on your own.

People with kidney disease or a history of kidney stones should ask a clinician whether beet grapefruit juice fits their dietary needs. If acidic foods trigger reflux or stomach discomfort, a smaller serving or avoiding the drink may be more comfortable.

Homemade beet grapefruit juice is unpasteurized. Pregnant people, young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should choose pasteurized juice instead. Seek medical advice if you are concerned about a medication interaction or develop symptoms after drinking it.

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