Hey Lykkers, quick question—do you only eat grapefruit as a fruit? If so, we might be missing out on something amazing. Summer is the perfect time to enjoy fresh fruits, but not all fruits are best eaten straight. Grapefruit is a prime example.

Sure, it's tasty on its own—but when we turn it into a chilled drink, that sour-sweet, slightly bitter flavor turns into something way more refreshing and addictive. Let's not sleep on this summer fruit!

<h3>Why Grapefruit Is So Worth It?</h3>

Grapefruit belongs to the citrus family—just like oranges—but has its own bold personality. Also known as pomelo in some places, it's packed with vitamin C, soluble fiber, and folate. Plus, it's low in calories and sugar but high in water content, which is why health lovers can't get enough of it.

But let's be real, the taste can be… complicated. It's sour, a little sweet, and sometimes just bitter enough to make you squint. That bitterness might throw some of us off, but here's the good news: once we mix it into drinks, that harsh edge softens. What's left is a clean, citrusy freshness that screams “summer.”

So instead of forcing ourselves to chew through bitter chunks, let's blend it up and make the most of grapefruit the fun way—with drinks! I've got 4 easy and gorgeous grapefruit drink recipes that'll turn anyone into a grapefruit fan.

<h3>1. Grapefruit Yakult Cooler</h3>

<b>What You'll Need:</b>

Grapefruit, Yakult

<b>How We Do It:</b>

Cut the grapefruit in half, then peel out the juicy flesh. If you're making for a group, one large grapefruit is enough for three cups. Add about half a cup of grapefruit flesh into each glass. Use a spoon to gently press and release the juice. Then pour in two bottles of Yakult for each glass. Give it a stir.

That's it! The combo of tangy grapefruit and sweet Yakult is next-level good. It's smooth, bright, and perfect for hot afternoons.

<h3>2. Jasmine Grapefruit Slush</h3>

<b>What You'll Need:</b>

<b>How We Do It:</b>

First, brew your tea bags in hot water for about 8–10 minutes. Let the tea cool fully, then pop it in the fridge for 3–4 hours.

Next, cut a few thin slices of grapefruit for decoration, then scoop out the rest of the flesh. Sprinkle with a little sugar and let it sit for a few minutes to soak in flavor.

Now, take the chilled tea, add a handful of ice, a few spoonfuls of the sweetened grapefruit flesh, and a bit of honey. Blend it all until you get a smooth, icy slush.

Pour into a tall glass, layer it with grapefruit slices, and top with extra fruit bits. This one's not only refreshing but also Instagram-ready.

<h3>3. Sparkling Lemon Grapefruit Refresher</h3>

<b>What You'll Need:</b>

Lemon, grapefruit, soda water or Sprite, honey or syrup

<b>How We Do It:</b>

Pick out the best-looking slices of lemon and grapefruit and drop them into a big clear glass. Squeeze some fresh juice from the rest of the fruit right into the mix. Drizzle in a little honey or syrup to sweeten things up.

Then, top everything off with soda water or Sprite. Stir gently, toss in some ice cubes, and you're done!

It's light, fizzy, tangy, and way more exciting than your usual fizzy drinks. Bonus: it's low-cal and actually hydrating.

<h3>4. Mango Grapefruit Dessert Shake (Inspired by Yang Zhi Gan Lu)</h3>

<b>What You'll Need:</b>

Half a grapefruit, 2 ripe mangoes, 50g tapioca pearls, 100ml milk, 100ml coconut milk, sugar

<b>How We Do It:</b>

First, cook the tapioca pearls in boiling water for about 15 minutes. When they're almost clear with a small white dot in the center, take them off the heat and let them sit in the hot water until fully transparent. Rinse them in cold water and drain.

Peel the mangoes. Dice one for topping and slice the rest for blending. Throw the mango slices into a blender with milk, coconut milk, and sugar. Blend until creamy and smooth.

Scoop grapefruit flesh into a glass, add a spoonful of tapioca pearls and mango chunks, and pour in the blended mango shake. Stir gently and enjoy this tropical, fruity dessert drink.

<h3>Why We're Loving These Drinks?</h3>

Lykkers, aren't these grapefruit drinks a total upgrade from plain juice? Not only do they cool us down and taste amazing, but they're also fun to make and pretty enough to snap photos of.

Plus, making drinks like this helps us get more out of each grapefruit. They're not the cheapest fruit, so blending them into drinks lets us enjoy every drop—while still soaking up all that vitamin C and goodness.

<h3>Let's Give Grapefruit a Glow-Up</h3>

So next time you buy a grapefruit, don't just peel and eat it—get creative! These four drinks are easy to whip up, refreshing, and packed with flavor. Whether you're chilling at home, inviting friends over, or just need a break from boring drinks, one of these is bound to hit the spot.

Lykkers, which one are you most excited to try? Or do you have your own grapefruit recipes? Let's share and keep our summer cool, delicious, and beautiful—one glass at a time!