A Taste of Navelencia in Every Sip
At Navelencia Farms, guests love picking ripe, golden grapefruit from the tree just outside our farmhouse kitchen. These bright, oversized citrus fruits are bursting with flavor. Sweet, tangy, and perfect for a summer drink.
We love sharing a Navelencia Farms favorite: a grapefruit “Arnold Palmer” made with Lipton black iced tea, our Sequoia Honey, and a sprig of fresh mint from the garden. It’s the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and refreshing, just like a summer afternoon at the farm.
Grapefruit Arnold Palmer Recipe
Ingredients (Serves 2–3):
- 2 cups freshly brewed Lipton black iced tea (chilled)
- 1 cup fresh-squeezed Navelencia Farms yellow grapefruit juice
- 1 to 2 tablespoons of our Sequoia Honey
- Handful of fresh mint leaves
- Cubed or crushed Ice
- Grapefruit slices and mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions:
- Brew the Lipton black tea and let it chill in the fridge.
- Juice two large Navelencia Farms grapefruits to get about 1 cup of juice.
- In a pitcher, mix tea, grapefruit juice, and our Sequoia Honey until fully dissolved.
- Stir in a handful of torn mint leaves and let the flavors infuse for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Pour over ice, garnish, and serve.
Optional: Add a splash of sparkling water for a fizzy version.
Add Fresh Mint from the Garden
Add our local Sequoia Honey
Bonus: Farmhouse Grapefruit Mojito for Adults
A bright, citrusy cocktail that pairs perfectly with sunset on the front porch.
Ingredients:
- 1 ounce white rum
- 1/2 cup fresh grapefruit juice
- 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons of our local Sequoia Honey
- Club soda
- Fresh mint from the garden
- Cubed or crushed Ice
Instructions:
- In a glass, muddle mint with honey or sugar and lime juice.
- Add rum, grapefruit juice, and ice.
- Top with club soda and stir.
- Garnish with a grapefruit wedge and mint sprig.
Grapefruit Mocktail Option (Kid-Friendly)
For a refreshing alcohol-free version that still feels special.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup grapefruit juice
- 1/2 cup chilled sparkling water or club soda
- 1/2 teaspoon of our Sequoia Honey
- Mint leaves
- Ice
Instructions:
- Combine juice, sweetener, and sparkling water in a glass.
- Add mint and ice, then stir gently.
- Serve with a grapefruit slice for garnish.
Stay at the Navelencia Farms Farmhouse
This recipe was inspired by the grapefruit tree growing right outside the kitchen window at our Historic Navelencia Farmhouse. The farm has 100-year-old olive trees and is located in the citrus belt of California, not far from Sequoia and Kings Canyon. Guests can enjoy seasonal fruit, quiet evenings on the porch, and a relaxing farm-to-table experience.
We welcome guests year round through Airbnb. Whether you’re here to unplug, explore, or savor the flavors of the Central Valley, we’d love to host you. Sit on the front porch and sip some of our grapefruit ice tea with our local Sequoia Honey, and mint from the garden.
