12 Grapefruit Recipes, Including Drinks, Salads, Desserts, and More This favorite citrus adds a bright, refreshing complexity to all kinds of dishes. Close John Kernick. If lemons are sour and oranges sweet, grapefruit picks up the slack in between. The popular citrus fruit comes in white, pink, and red varieties, is available year-round, and truly shines in sweet and savory dishes. Enjoy its bright complexity raw in salads, smoothies, cocktails, and sorbets, or try broiling or baking grapefruit with fish or meat. Ready to enjoy this winter fruit? Here, find our favorite grapefruit recipes. When shopping for grapefruit, choose ones that are heavy for their size, with smooth, rather than bumpy, skin. These are good indicators that the grapefruit will be juicy. Should You Refrigerate Oranges, Lemons, Limes, Grapefruit, and Other Citrus? 01 of 12 Grapefruit and Honey Margarita Credit: Ryan Liebe You'll love how freshly squeezed grapefruit juice pairs with tequila and honey in our lower-ABV margarita. The honey replaces the usual orange liqueur, and it's a taste upgrade we're really on board with. View Recipe 02 of 12 Grapefruit, Salmon, and Avocado Salad Credit: Romulo Yanes Sweet-tart grapefruit, buttery avocado, roasted salmon, and crisp greens make a satisfying main dish salad. A super simple lime vinaigrette ties all the flavors together. View Recipe 03 of 12 Pomegranate-and-Pink-Grapefruit Punch Credit: Nico Schinco A sophisticated, non-alcoholic punch that looks as good as it tastes. After pouring a grapefruit-lychee juice mix, top each glass with a drizzle of pomegranate syrup and arils that fall to the bottom, giving the drink a striking ombre look. Top with prosecco if you prefer a lightly boozy drink. View Recipe 04 of 12 Spicy Grapefruit Spritz Credit: Christopher Testani This all-ages thirst-quencher gets its heat from thinly sliced jalapeno. Spike it with tequila or mezcal for cocktail hour. View Recipe 05 of 12 Spice-Rubbed Fresh Ham With Citrus Glaze Credit: Bryan Gardner Grapefruit zest goes into the dry rub for this showstopping ham, and grapefruit wedges roasted underneath it make a bright, intensely flavored accompaniment. View Recipe 06 of 12 Boozy Red Sangria Credit: Sidney Bensimon Here, strawberries, grapefruit, and lime are macerated in sugar, an orange liqueur like Cointreau or triple sec, and either vodka or tequila. But the key to success? You'll need to let the sangria rest for at least four hours for the best flavor. We promise it's that easy—and so, so good. View Recipe 07 of 12 Citrus Salad With Pomegranate Seeds Credit: John Kernick This showstopper (a Martha holiday brunch original) is worth every minute spent peeling, seeding, and scattering. Tackle the prep in stages—the fruit can be segmented one day ahead, and the full salad stored in the fridge for up to eight hours. View Recipe 08 of 12 Lillet Rose Spring Cocktail For extra-special occasions, nothing suits like a signature drink. If the edible flowers don't sell you, the base of grapefruit juice, gin, and Lillet Rosé will leave no doubts. View Recipe 09 of 12 Grapefruit, Carrot, and Ginger Juice This juice will give a healthy kickstart to your day, not to mention its color is a sure way to brighten the mood. View Recipe 10 of 12 Pink Grapefruit-White Cranberry Sparkling Punch Credit: Con Poulos Give fresh grapefruit juice an elegant twist with this sparkling punch recipe. Featuring a simple syrup infused with grapefruit zest and bay leaves, this herbaceous libation will make your taste buds sing. Pink Grapefruit-White Cranberry Sparkling Punch 11 of 12 Citrus-Vanilla Compote Brighten up your next cheesecake, French toast, or grilled pork chop with a citrus vanilla compote. If possible, use organic grapefruits and oranges so you can keep the peel on; it will add a delightful flavor and texture. View Recipe 12 of 12 Citrus-Zest Lollipops For a quick, nostalgic treat, look no further. Luminous lollipops, laced with the zest of lemon, lime, and pink grapefruit, will delight kids and grown-ups alike. View Recipe Explore more: Food & Cooking Recipes Ingredients Fruit