Blood Orange Juice

Discover the vibrant and tangy allure of homemade blood orange juice - a luscious and refreshing beverage that captures the essence of these stunning red citrus fruits. From their unique flavor profile to expert tips for juicing, learn how to create the ultimate blood orange juice that will leave you craving more.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Diet Vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 39kcal

Author Lyza Gatmaitan

Equipment

1 Knife
1 Citrus juicer

Ingredients

5 blood oranges
1 tangerine

Instructions

Wash the fruits under cold running water.
Slice each fruit in half horizontally.
Extract the juice from the fruits with a citrus juicer. Strain the juice through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the seeds or pulp if desired.
Stir to combine. Serve over ice. You can also garnish with fresh mint or a blood orange slice. Enjoy!

Notes

This recipe yields 2 to 3 servings of homemade blood orange juice, depending on the sizes of the fruits.

Select ripe and juicy fruits for the best flavor and juiciness.
Roll the blood oranges and tangerine gently on the countertop before juicing them. This will break down the pulp to make juicing easier.
Stir some lemon or lime juice into the mix to add freshness and a touch of zing.
Mix blood orange juice with sparkling water for an instant refreshing spritzer!

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