Fun Drinks Made With Indian River Citrus Fruits

For spring and summer entertaining having some great beverages is a must. Everyone will love these delicious and refreshing citrus drinks made from premium Indian River citrus fruits. The oranges and grapefruits that come from Indian River citrus grower are prized around the world for their quality, sweetness, and rich flavor. 98% of the oranges that come from Indian River citrus growers end up being used for juice because of their unique flavor. Now you can use fresh Indian River oranges and grapefruits to make your own refreshing citrus drinks at home without a lot of preservatives or processed sugars. You can easily make non alcoholic versions of these drinks by omitting the alcohol or substituting other fruit juices.

Grapefruit gimlet – This fruity interpretation of a bar classic is perfect for summer get togethers. Serve with candied grapefruit peel for a garnish. Make a simple syrup from fresh Indian River grapefruit juice and syrup. Mix that with vodka, either flavored or regular, whichever your prefer. Belvedere Pink Grapefruit vodka, with a touch of ginger, is great to use in this cocktail. Add a splash of grapefruit juice, a splash of lime juice, and mix together with ice. Serve in a martini glass with candied grapefruit peel and lime wedges as garnishes. Your guests will love this refreshing summer drink.

Orange Splash – This burst of orange flavor is a big hit at summer parties and it’s perfect for summer brunches, anniversary parties or just for lazy summer nights. To make this use only Indian River citrus fruit juice, freshly squeezed, since the flavor of the juice will impact the flavor of the drink. Mix fresh Indian River orange juice with any citrus flavored vodka, Triple Sec, and a dash of lime juice. Garnish with candied orange peel or orange segments. Using grapefruit vodka lends a note of bitterness that offsets the sweetness of the juice so if you normally find oranges a little too sweet try using grapefruit vodka in this drink.

Orange Ginger Margarita – This exotic cocktail is sure to be a big hit at your summer parties. Mix fresh Indian River orange juice with a high quality tequila and some ginger liquor. Blend in a blender with ice. Rim a margarita glass in rock sugar and crystallized ginger. Garnish with some fresh grated ginger on top of the drink. The light taste of the orange and the slight bite of the ginger combine for a drink that everyone will want seconds of.

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At Hale Groves, we believe the best gifts come from the land, not a factory. For generations, our fruit has been grown slowly under the Florida sun, picked at its peak, and delivered fresh to your door. From sweet Navel Oranges to rare Honeybells, every gift shares the simple joy of real flavor—perfect for holidays, milestones, or everyday moments worth celebrating.

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