Make Better, Easy and Cheap Pink Grapefruit Soda!

Summary

This video explores how to make a homemade, cost-effective pink grapefruit soda that enhances cocktails like the classic Paloma and the Fizzy Hemingway. The process involves creating a flavorful syrup with ingredients like grapefruit peels, sugar, citric acid, and rose water. The video also emphasizes the value of DIY mixology, showing how homemade sodas save money without compromising quality. The final part shares a success story of 3 Cents Artisanal Beverages, illustrating how passion and innovation can lead to big success. Perfect for cocktail enthusiasts and aspiring entrepreneurs, this tutorial combines mixology with inspiration.

Takeaways

• 😀 Paloma is considered the national drink of Mexico due to its refreshing and balanced nature.
• 😀 You can make a homemade version of pink grapefruit soda, which is significantly cheaper and just as delicious as store-bought options.
• 😀 Making your own pink grapefruit soda can save you money while improving the quality of your cocktails, like Palomas.
• 😀 The process for making the syrup involves grapefruits, sugar, citric acid, malic acid, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), MSG, rose water, beetroot powder, and salt.
• 😀 To make the syrup, muddle grapefruit peels with sugar, blend with water and acids, and strain to create a concentrated syrup.
• 😀 The total cost of making 24 bottles of homemade pink grapefruit soda is only about $3, which is significantly cheaper than buying it in stores.
• 😀 The DIY soda has a perfect balance of grapefruit bitterness, floral rose notes, and carbonation, making it ideal for mixing cocktails.
• 😀 For a classic Paloma, mix Blanco Tequila, lime super juice, and DIY pink grapefruit soda in a highball glass, garnishing with a grapefruit wedge.
• 😀 The Fizzy Hemingway cocktail is made with rum, maraschino liqueur, lime juice, saline solution, and a splash of homemade pink grapefruit soda.
• 😀 The success story of 3 Cents Artisanal Beverages shows how a premium beverage company was sold for millions after being founded by Greek bartenders in 2014.

Q & A

What makes Paloma the national drink of Mexico?

Paloma is considered Mexico's national drink because it is simple, balanced, and refreshing. It typically combines tequila with grapefruit soda, offering a crisp and enjoyable flavor.

How can you make a Paloma even better and cheaper?

You can make a Paloma better and cheaper by preparing homemade pink grapefruit soda, which is much more affordable than store-bought options, while still providing high-quality flavor and carbonation.

What is the main difference between the simple and fresh methods for making a Paloma?

The simple method involves mixing tequila and store-bought grapefruit soda, while the fresh method requires juicing fresh grapefruits and adding soda water. Lime and salt are optional but enhance the flavor.

Why should you be cautious about consuming grapefruits?

Grapefruits can interact with certain medications, so it's important to consult your doctor before consuming them, especially if you take medications that may have adverse reactions with grapefruit.

What ingredients are needed to make homemade pink grapefruit syrup?

To make pink grapefruit syrup, you'll need grapefruits for the peels, sugar, water, citric acid, malic acid, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), beetroot powder for color, rose water, MSG for flavor enhancement, and salt.

How can you extract essential oils from grapefruit peels for syrup?

You can extract essential oils by muddling the grapefruit peels with sugar, then blending them with other ingredients like water, citric acid, and malic acid. This process helps release the oils, which contribute to the syrup's aroma and flavor.

What is the purpose of using MSG in the syrup?

MSG is added to enhance the umami notes in the grapefruit syrup, boosting the overall flavor profile, much like it does in other culinary dishes.

How do you bottle and store the homemade pink grapefruit soda?

To bottle the soda, add 1 oz (30 ml) of pink grapefruit syrup into each clean bottle, then top it with carbonated and chilled soda water. Seal the bottles, label them, and store them in the fridge to maintain carbonation.

What is the benefit of making your own pink grapefruit soda instead of buying it?

Making your own pink grapefruit soda saves money and gives you control over the ingredients, allowing for a fresher and more customized flavor. It's also a fun and rewarding process of mixology.

What makes the Fizzy Hemingway cocktail different from the original Hemingway Daiquiri?

The Fizzy Hemingway cocktail uses pink grapefruit soda instead of fresh grapefruit juice, which adds a lighter and more vibrant citrus note, making the drink even more refreshing and perfect for summer.

How did 3 Cents Artisanal Beverages become successful?

3 Cents Artisanal Beverages was founded by three Greek bartenders with a vision to fill a gap in the beverage industry. The company’s innovative approach led to its acquisition by Coca-Cola for 45 million euros, demonstrating the potential success of high-quality, premium sodas.