Spicy Orange Ginger Juice (blender recipe)

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Spicy Orange Ginger Juice (blender recipe)

Fresh orange juice mingles with lemon, lime, grapefruit and fresh ginger in this spicy orange ginger juice. A touch of cayenne dials up the heat. This juice has loads of kick from the tart citrus and hot ginger, but can be sweetened if desired. This juice is meant to be consumed in small doses and I especially enjoy it during cold season. This recipe comes together quickly in a blender—no juicer required.

Course Drinks

Cuisine North American

Keyword citrus ginger juice, healthy orange ginger juice, Orange Ginger Juice

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings people

Calories 146kcal

Author Heidi Richter

Equipment

1 High powered blender

Ingredients

1 cup filtered water
3-4 tablespoon pure maple syrup optional
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (approx 1/16 teaspoon)
2 large naval oranges peeled and cut into quarters
1 large lemon peeled and cut into quarters
1 large lime peeled and cut into quarters
½ medium red or pink grapefruit peeled and cut into quarters
1 inch piece fresh ginger root peeled

Instructions

Place all the ingredients in a high powered blender in the order listed.
Blend on high for 20-30 seconds until smooth. Serve immediately.

Notes

Adjust the sweetness: you can add more maple syrup if you find the heat of this juice too much.

Source quality ingredients: the quality of the ingredients is important and will make this juice better if you opt for the best produce available.

Be cautious using cayenne pepper: it is hot and if you happen to get any on your hands/skin, be sure to wash the area thoroughly and avoid touching your eyes to prevent irritation.

Use the edge of a spoon: to peel the skin from the ginger root.

Add the ingredients to the blender in the order listed: this will make the blending process smooth and efficient. Placing the liquids in first prevents air pockets from forming. Next add powdered items, then lighter ones and finally harder or heavier items on top—this will help push the mixture into the blades and create a more even blend and help prevent your blender stalling. If you choose to add ice to this recipe (see below tip) you will want to add the ice last.

Add Ice for a chilled juice (optional): add ½ a cup of crushed ice to the blender if you prefer a icy juice. Just note that this will increase the quantity and dilute some of the heat and flavour.

Nutrition

Spicy Orange Ginger Juice (blender recipe) https://www.thesimplegreen.com/single-post-2017-11-13-warming-citrus-ginger-root-tonic/ November 13, 2017

All recipes are developed and tested in a Canadian kitchen with Canadian ingredients at normal elevation using an electric oven and stove. Results may vary.

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