Grapefruit, grapefruit, grapefruit! With this easy-to-make Triple Grapefruit Fizz drink, you'll combine grapefruit vodka, fresh grapefruit juice, and grapefruit seltzer for one delicious citrus cocktail.
(This recipe for Triple Grapefruit Fizz drinks was originally published in March 2013, but was updated with new photos and content in 2020).
Attention, attention... this cocktail is for grapefruit lovers only. Seriously, if you're not into the slightly tart citrus fruit, stay far, far away. But if you're a grapefruit lover like I am, you're going to be seriously obsessed with this triple grapefruit fizz drink.
I've been loving this cocktail in the summer months, but since grapefruit is a winter fruit, as well, it can really be enjoyed all year round!
Cocktail Ingredients
Yes, I call this drink a triple grapefruit cocktail... meaning there's 3 kinds of grapefruit goodness in it, including:
- Freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- Grapefruit vodka
- Grapefruit seltzer
Ingredient Substitutes
I've made this drink many times over the years and I can assure you if you don't have all three of the ingredients, you can easily make some substitutions. My most common substitution is to use plain vodka instead of grapefruit vodka.
You can also use a plain seltzer if you don't have grapefruit seltzer.
Of course, if you substitute out the vodka or seltzer, you'll have to call this cocktail a "double" grapefruit fizz... But I won't tell anyone!
And if you don't have fresh grapefruits on hand, you can certainly use store-bought grapefruit juice. I always think fresh is better, but there are some delicious 100% fruit juice options.
Triple Grapefruit Fizz Drink Recipe
Since pink grapefruit is the best, I decided to give my cocktail glass a pink sugar rim. You can obviously skip this step; it just adds a fun little pizazz to the cocktail!
If you're using the sugar, place it on a small plate. Rim your glass with a little grapefruit juice and set glass upside down in the sugar.
In an ice-filled cocktail shaker, add 2 oz. freshly squeezed grapefruit juice and 2 oz. grapefruit vodka. Shake well and pour into ice-filled cocktail glass. Top with 2 0z. grapefruit seltzer (you can add more seltzer if you want).
A little grapefruit wedge garnish accents the pink sugar well. Which is always a plus.
This recipe makes only one cocktail, but it's obviously super easy to multiply. Which you'll certainly want to do if you love your family and friends.
Bonus points for the fact that this triple grapefruit fizz drink will get you a full day's worth of Vitamin C. I love a cocktail that also provides me with some nutritional value.
Especially a pretty pink one.
Are you as obsessed with grapefruit as I am?
For more delicious grapefruit cocktails, check out my Grapefruit Lillet Cocktail and my Spicy Roasted Grapefruit Margaritas. I also can't wait to try these Grapefruit Paloma Blended Cocktails from Whipped It Up.
Triple Grapefruit Fizz
Ingredients
- Colored sugar for rim (if desired)
- 2 oz. freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- 2 oz. grapefruit vodka (can substitute with unflavored vodka)
- 2 oz. grapefruit seltzer
- Grapefruit wedge, for garnish
Instructions
- If using sugar for rim, pour a little bit on a small plate. Brush some grapefruit juice around the rim of your cocktail glass and place glass upside down in sugar to coat rim.
- In an ice-filled cocktail shaker, add freshly squeezed grapefruit juice and grapefruit vodka. Shake well and pour into ice-filled cocktail glass.
- Top with grapefruit seltzer and add a grapefruit wedge garnish onto the side of the glass.
Marcie says
I'd mix Lime seltzer with a little gin and garnish with a fresh lime wedge...simple and tasty!
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Simply Life says
I would wait for that Egg Nog flavor to come around again because it was sooooo good!
Kristina says
I'd try to make a chocolate mint cocktail. I also found it refreshing but drank my limited supply before mixing!
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Kerri says
I recently discovered Polar Orange Vanilla seltzer. It is to die for! Especially when mixed with a little whipped cream vodka 🙂
Shannon says
I am maybe a little more obsessed than I should be with polar springs seltzer - I've actually been eyeing the grapefruit flavor, but had been thinking about using it with gin, I had no idea about the pink grapefruit vodka flavor!
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Odetta says
Such a good idea for drinking enough water and having fun with it! I need to find Polar- especially the vanilla! And mix it with vodka for a "homemade" vanilla vodka and soda!
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Jamie Palme says
I would love to have a cocktail made from the Butter Rum flavored Seltzer. I had it for the first time this past holiday season and fell in love.
Pamela S says
I am totally in love with their ruby red grapefruit flavor!!!! (I keep hoping it'll show up in the 2 liter bottles.) That drink you made sounds AMAZING!
Sherri says
Strawberry season is right around the corner....make us a cocktail with the elusive strawberry polar seltzer.....it will be my incentive to go hunt a bottle down as that is the only flavor I have never tasted!!! Yes, I am obsessed as well. But finding a new flavor is like a treasure hunt...walked into Wegman's the other day and they had 24 bottles of Ginger Lemonade all on sale. SCORE!
Dana says
since vodka seltzer lime is my favorite drink, I think all would be great. grapefruit sounds delightful!
brandi says
i would LOVE to try the ginger lemonade! i can't find polar here 🙁 i want all the flavors!! 🙂
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Emily says
I would love to try the orange vanilla, with a dash of heavy cream, OJ,and high quality orange vodka for a fizzy cream sicle!
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Nicole B. says
I love all kinds of Polar seltzer, but my all time favorite is the pink grapefruit! Since you already invented that cocktail, how about blueberry polar with muddled blueberries & mint with vodka?
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Joanna says
Cherry pomegranate seltzer with a few cherries from the Ole Smokey Tennessee Moonshine and a few pomegranate seeds. YUM!
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kimz says
Admittedly, I never thought about Polar seltzer and liquor! And now I have to wait another 4 1/2 months before I can have alcohol again, ifyougetmydrift! When the time comes, I'd be game to try anything with the Orange Vanilla, definitely my favorite. I'm guessing vodka ...
Patti @ Easton Place says
I've mixed Polar Pomegranate with Pomegranate Vodka and a squeeze of fresh lime over ice... SO good! 🙂
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Mal says
Yum! This is a beautiful drink and sounds so delicious! I'd love to make a grown up raspberry lime rickey w/ their raspberry lime seltzer!
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Barbara says
I love cranberry lime seltzer. I'd mix some vodka in.
Amy D. says
I love the vanilla orange flavor - I usually use it in a champagne cocktail, a little bubbly, candied ginger, splash of bitters with a vanilla orange seltzer float, so delicious!
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Matt Brodeur says
The Raspberry Lime is awesome. That would make a great cocktail.
Ashley Bee (Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine) says
Ohh I'd use vanilla. But I'd put it in something unexpected--maybe a lavender type lemonade? Vanilla lavender lemonade with some sort of booze.... yessss...
rachel says
I think lime...it's just a classic!
Lara says
I love grapefruit - this sounds delicious! I'd love to try the cherry pomegranate in a cocktail too. Maybe with a little tequila and lime.
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Daisy says
I would mix Polar Triple Berry Seltzer with a shot of Crème de cassis and a squeeze of lime with a lime slice garnish. Call it Buncha Berries!
But the Ginger Lemonade sounds delish, too. I completely missed that one! Gah!
Kylee says
I'd mix the black cherry with lime vodka and grenadine for a homemade alcoholic cherry limeade... oh polar seltzer, how I've missed you since moving to Albuquerque!
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[email protected] Perfect Bite says
Bartender, give me a double 🙂 That looks amazingly refreshing.I have to give it a try. Have a great weekend. Blessings...Mary
Melissa says
Hands down the Pomegranate. I don't know how it took me so long to find this flavor of Polar Seltzer, but I'm certainly addicted. I can completely see a vodka, fresh lime juice and pomegranate seltzer in my near future.. yum.
samantha says
mmmm that ginger lemonade sounds to DIE for. i would definitely use that.
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Lexi says
My favorite of theirs is the cranberry lime, and I love it with vodka...probably not the most original, I know, but it's good nontheless! I'd also love to see a coconut flavor from them....hint hint 🙂
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Nicole says
The buttered rum seltzer is such a good holiday flavor... I'd love to see you somehow create a cocktail with it!
Ann says
Love flavored seltzers, so refreshing! I'd probably keep it simple with vodka, cherry pomegranate and a squeeze of lime juice.
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Shannon says
I'm a big fan of Polar seltzer too. I think the Orange Mango from last summer would make a great cocktail.
Megan says
I'd love the peach or the triple berry. Both sound like they would make great cocktails.
Vodka makes me crazy, but I bet this grapefruit drink would be good with tequila too!
Lauren at Keep It Sweet says
This is the perfect cocktail for me! I'd actually love to try grapefruit because I've never had that before.
Carol says
Vodka and grapefruit seltzer...now if only there were a vodka seltzer
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Gia Grossman says
Prettiest drink!! I have never tried the orange vanilla and am intrigued. Could mix with vodka or extra vanilla vodka! Maybe some mint for a tropical twist?
Jill says
The ginger lemonade would make a wicked good dark and stormy!
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Jen says
I'd use the orange cream to create a creamsicle drink! YUMM!
Michelle Collins says
I love the pink sugar! We have a bottle of Polar Egg Nog Seltzer in our pantry right now, and I've been wanting to make a cocktail with it since Christmas!
Leah says
I would use the pomegranate
Juliana says
I am ready for this drink! Love the flavor!
Enjoy your weekend 🙂
Missy H says
Last summer's Mojito....was a quick n easy mojito when I didn't feel like crushing mint leaves
k8 says
Plain Polar selzer, gin, rim of salt, and a bacon garnish
Lee says
I'd use lime to make a sparkling margarita. Yum!
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And, I'm now following Poland Spring on Twitter!
Judith says
i'd use the Cherry Pomegranate Seltzer to make a cocktail. Which I can't wait to have in May after this baby evacuates my body! There is nothing like a summer cocktail!
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Lorraine says
Piña colada mmmm
Molly says
I am a Polar Seltzer junkie. I used to live
in Boston where all the flavors are available. Now I'm in FL and can only get limited flavors (lemon, lime, cran-lime 🙁 I did try the holiday flavors when I was up North last Dec. I would love to see a cocktail recipe made with Orange Vanilla seltzer.
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Jan says
I am a Polar Seltzer addict too! Love all the flavors that it comes in. Have not seen the Ruby Red yet, which I know i will love. I'm off to "The Basket" to check it out. Thanks.
LisaR. says
Twitter follower of both Wearenotmartha and Polarseltzer.
Being from the Land of Lincoln (IL) and loving Apples - I would make The Lincoln: Granny Smith Seltzer w/ Gingerale and Granny Smith slivers - Yum! Love your site ladies - I would LOVE to meet you in person one day!
Bill says
Sprite and grapefruit seltzer for the under 21 crowd and gin and grapefuit for the rest of us!
Emily @ A Cambridge Story says
This seltzer sounds absolutely perfect to me right now - I have been chugging water and eating grapefruits and other "watery" foods recently in my pregnancy. My body is craving refreshment! I'd use this in a mocktail - soon to be cocktail! - for sure!
Eva says
Whaaaaaa? I had no idea grapefruit vodka existed!! I MUST get in on this. Your cocktail pairing for it sounds perrrrrrfect too!
Lauren says
I would use the Orange Vanilla to make a cocktail! Probably mix with vodka.
Dani says
cranberry lime to make a cocktail for sure! with whiskey probably 🙂
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Beth E says
I would love to use the Grapefruit Seltzer with 1 shot of my homemade Blood Orange Vodka, 1/2 shot of Gran Gala topped off with the grapefruit seltzer. I have actually been searching for something exactly like that.
emily says
Triple berry selzter with some raspberry vodka and a splash of cranberry juice!
Courtney says
You don't need to convince me that grapefruit is the best, I love all throngs tangy and sweet! I'd also love to try pomegranate!
[email protected]&Starving says
Thissss is exactly what I'd make. Grapefruit is my fave!!! Maybe I'd throw in some lime for good measure!
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Katie says
I know it sounds cheesy to say that I'd try the grapefruit seltzer, but that is 100% the truth! And...I happen to have a bottle of pink grapefruit Belvedere vodka in my liquor cabinet to go with it...yes please!
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Erica says
What a pretty drink! I want to come to your place for cocktails :)I want to try the granny smith apple!
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Dawn says
I would use the vanilla....so many options.
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Jess says
They had a Vanilla Pear one for the holidays that I would LOVE to add some vanilla vodka to!
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Mandy says
I'd want to play around with the black cherry seltzer first. Maybe something with rye whiskey and orange bitters.
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kate says
Polar on sale at Star Market this week....
Maura says
I love the pomegranate flavor!
Kelly @ Cupcake Kelly's says
I would use the ruby red grapefruit and lime to mix with tequila, I love simple drinks where you can taste the alcohol. I use polar a lot for mixers!
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Bill says
I'd love the grapefruit seltzer with Belvedere!
RebeccaC says
I too an a grapefruit seltzer addict (though sadly I've never found Polar in Chicago). I started during pregnancy as a diet coke alternative, hooked my husband and still today we drink an obscene amount if "spicy water" (my daughters term...the fizz is spicy to her I guess). I've used it to make virgin mimosas but your cocktail sounds dangerously good. Will be giving it a whirl!
Deanna Segrave-Daly says
Love love this cocktail and can't get over how pretty that grapefruit juice/sugar tinted rim is!
Jennifer says
Ruby Red Grapefruit!!
Kelly says
Yum! I think it must be a regional thing as I've never seen it in Chicago either. Vanilla Pear sounds fantastic to me as I always have pear vodka on hand. Love the cocktail recipes as I've been trying to play around with cocktails more recently as well.
Eden Passante says
So cute! Love the sugar rim!
Lena says
HOW am I just now seeing this?? I need to try this over my vacation ... (and I also need Polar to be available in the Midwest ... Can you get Orson on that please??)
Side note, I STILL think/dream about the eggnog seltzer!!