What you will need
- One peeled orange
The juice of one lemon- One half cup of cold water
One inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled- One teaspoon of raw honey
- One tiny pinch of cayenne pepper
- A few ice cubes
How to make it
Wash fresh produce unless labeled ready-to-eat. Remove pits, hard seeds, or peel as needed, and cut large pieces to suit your blender.
Add the liquid first, then softer ingredients and fruit. Add frozen pieces gradually if your blender struggles.
Blend until smooth. Stop the blender before scraping or stirring, and add a little liquid if the mixture is too thick.
Taste before adding optional sweetener or extra citrus. Divide into glasses and serve.
What's in this drink
- Orange: The USDA composition figures for orange include 53.2 mg vitamin C and 2.4 g fiber per 100 g. USDA: Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties.
- Lemon juice: The USDA composition figures for lemon juice include 38.7 mg vitamin C and 20 mcg folate (DFE) per 100 g. USDA: Lemon juice, raw.
- Fresh ginger: The USDA composition figures for fresh ginger include 0.226 mg copper and 43 mg magnesium per 100 g. USDA: Ginger root, raw.
Nutrient figures are per 100 g of the USDA reference ingredient, not per serving.
Storage
Cover and refrigerate leftovers promptly. Follow the storage directions on opened packaged ingredients. FoodSafety.gov recommends refrigerating perishable food within two hours, or one hour above 90°F, and keeping the refrigerator at 40°F or below.
Short FAQ
What should I check before starting?
Blend peeled, seeded orange segments thoroughly. Strain if you dislike pulp. Taste before adding honey.
Can I change an ingredient?
Leave out cayenne for a gentler drink. Use half the lemon juice to start, then add more only if you want extra tartness.
