Lubelska Grapefruit Vodka Liqueur (Grejpfrutowa) 50cl / 30%
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Lubelska Grapefruit is a Polish grapefruit vodka liqueur, made from fruit macerates of Brazilian grapefruit and sweet pomelo and bottled at 30% ABV in a 50cl bottle. Polish drinkers know it as Grejpfrutowa. Pomelo, one of the grapefruit's parent fruits, softens the bitterness and adds juiciness, so the result is a sweet-and-sour grapefruit and pomelo liqueur with a clear, pithy bite. It appeals to people who enjoy grown-up citrus flavours and want a grapefruit liqueur that is less sugary than a classic orange one.
Tasting Lubelska Grapefruit
- Nose: Pink grapefruit zest and pomelo, with a hint of citrus blossom.
- Palate: Sweet on entry, then tangy and bittersweet, with juicy citrus flesh.
- Finish: Refreshing and clean, with a pleasant grapefruit-pith bitterness that lingers.
How to serve Lubelska Grapefruit
Pour it chilled, either neat in a small glass or over a few ice cubes with a slice of pink grapefruit. The bittersweet citrus suits seafood: smoked salmon on rye, prawn cocktail, grilled sea bass or a crunchy Asian slaw. For dessert, try it alongside a lemon tart or a citrus sorbet. It is a bright choice for summer evenings and long lunches outdoors.
Lubelska Grapefruit cocktails
The producer suggests lemonade as a mixer, and the first recipe follows that idea.
- Grapefruit Fizz: pour 50 ml Lubelska Grapefruit over ice in a highball, top with 150 ml cloudy lemonade and add a rosemary sprig.
- Polish Salty Dog: rim a tumbler with salt, add ice, 40 ml Lubelska Grapefruit, 20 ml vodka and 80 ml pink grapefruit juice.
- Grapefruit Sparkler: pour 30 ml into a flute and top with 100 ml chilled cava.
How it compares
Grapefruit is more bitter and grown-up than the cloudy Lubelska Lemon, which is sharper and more sour, with a fresh-juice character. Lubelska Orange shares the 30% ABV but is rounder and sweeter, with a marmalade finish rather than a pithy one. If you like bitterness but want herbs too, Lubelska Chill Spritz brings quinine and orange peel at a lighter 21%.
Good to know
Lubelska is one of the Stock Polska brands, and its citrus flavours form a small family of their own. The Lubelska Grapefruit 50cl bottle is a compact size for a summer drinks table or a gift for a citrus lover. Lubelska Grapefruit is available from Wodka Company with delivery across the UK.
Po polsku
Do produkcji Lubelskiej Grejpfrutowej (Grapefruit) używa się owocowych nastawów z brazylijskiego grejpfruta i słodkiego pomelo. To likier na bazie wódki o mocy 30%, w butelce 0,5 l. Pomelo łagodzi goryczkę grejpfruta, więc smak jest słodko-kwaśny, z wyraźną, przyjemną goryczką białej skórki. Podawać schłodzoną, solo lub z lodem, a w wersji długiej z mętną lemoniadą, gałązką rozmarynu i plastrem grejpfruta.
Frequently asked questions
What is pomelo, and why is it in Lubelska Grapefruit?
Pomelo is a large, mild citrus fruit and one of the parents of the grapefruit. In Lubelska Grapefruit, sweet pomelo is combined with Brazilian grapefruit to soften the bitterness and add a rounder, juicier sweetness.
Can you make a Paloma with Lubelska Grapefruit?
Yes, Lubelska Grapefruit makes an easy Paloma-style long drink: pour 50 ml over ice in a salt-rimmed highball, add a squeeze of lime and top with 150 ml soda water. A classic Paloma uses tequila, so this version is a lighter, sweeter Polish twist.
Does Lubelska Grapefruit go with fish?
Yes, the bittersweet citrus of Lubelska Grapefruit sits well beside oily or smoked fish such as mackerel pâté, hot-smoked trout or ceviche. Served chilled, Lubelska Grapefruit cuts through richness the way a fresh citrus dressing does.
