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Cocktail Grapefruit

Do you like grapefruit, but don’t like the bite? Try Cocktail Grapefruit. This fruit is extra sweet, juicy, and unique. It’s not actually a grapefruit at all, but a cross between a Frua Mandarin orange and a Pummelo. The flavor is similar to a grapefruit’s but much sweeter and less acidic. For a special drink, try the Cocktail Grapefruit Cocktail, fresh squeezed Cocktail Grapefruit juice, over ice with a shot of vodka. Of course, I think I just negated all the healthy aspects of the fruit, but what the heck. It sure is tasty. Cocktail grapefruits are on sale at Joe’s, while they last, 69¢ each.

January 19, 2008 - Posted by Corn Dog | Dimond, Oakland, food | | 7 Comments

7 Comments »

  1. With a shot of Vodka, it sounds like a tasty drink. Cheers!

    Comment by worldphotos | January 26, 2008 | Reply

  2. can I buy cocktail grapefruit from you

    Comment by Mel oldfield | February 20, 2008 | Reply

  3. Mel, you can purchase the cocktail grapefruit at Farmer Joe’s stores.

    Comment by Corn Dog | February 20, 2008 | Reply

  4. Hello there – When will the cocktail grapefruit be available for purchase? Thanks
    Smiles, J

    Comment by Judi | November 7, 2008 | Reply

  5. I take 80mg of Lipitor a day & can’t eat grapefruit, can I eat Cocktail Grapefruit ????

    Comment by MARTY | November 30, 2008 | Reply

  6. Smiles, I checked with Diana Tam at the Farmer Joes and she said the fruit is seasonal. She thinks it will probably be available at the same time this coming year. The operational word here is “probably” since we really don’t know how fruit crops are going to turn out.

    Marty, the cocktail grapefruit is indeed not a “true grapefruit.” I would check with your doctor first before I gobble a bunch of it. I cannot eat grapefruit as it interferes with the effectiveness of my anti-seizure drugs but I do eat the cocktail grapefruit.

    Comment by Corn Dog | December 3, 2008 | Reply

  7. Cocktail grapefruits are incredibly delicious!

    Comment by Valerie | February 8, 2009 | Reply


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