Fresh Blood Orange Juice
Fresh Blood Orange Juice is a vibrant and tangy citrus beverage bursting with the intense flavor of ripe blood oranges. Squeezed from handpicked, succulent fruits, it offers a refreshing and invigorating experience, perfect for a revitalizing start to your day or a refreshing pick-me-up anytime.
Equipment
- Juicer or citrus press
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Serving glasses
Ingredients
- 6 to 8 large blood oranges to yield about 2 cups of juice
- 1 Sicilian lemon
- 1 Tangerine
- Sweetener of your choice such as honey, agave syrup, or sugar
- Ice cubes optional
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish optional
Instructions
- Start by thoroughly washing the blood oranges, Sicilian lemon and Tangerine to remove any pesticides or impurities from the skin. Cut each blood orange in half crosswise.
- Using your citrus juicer or hand press, squeeze the juice from the oranges, Sicilian lemon and Tangerine. Be sure to extract as much juice as possible.
- strain the juice through a fine mesh sieve to remove any pulp or seeds.
- Taste the juice and add sweetener if needed, depending on your preference for sweetness.
- Stir the juice well to ensure the sweetener is fully dissolved.
- Serve the fresh blood orange juice immediately over ice, or refrigerate it for later use. Enjoy!