Today was my first day experimenting with fresh fruit juice, and I have to admit I was a little nervous. I opted not to add spinach or kale or anything else that--frankly, sounds incredibly unappealing. Don't get me wrong, I fully intend to become a hardcore juicer, but I think baby steps are key...
So, I started with some of my favorite fruits: apples, lemon, grapefruit, strawberries, raspberries and mango and figured I'd just throw them all in and see what happened. The result was something so yummy and summertimey that I just had to share:
Recipe:
2 lemons, peeled
1/2 large pink grapefruit, peeled
1 red apple
1 yellow mango, peeled and cored
1/2 lb strawberries
3 oz. raspberries
sugar to taste (just in case you're not quite a hardcore juicer like me and need a little sweetness to counteract the sourness of some of the fruit)
First, I prepped the fruit. I have an electric juicer, but you could use a blender and strainer if you don't have one...
...then I had to convince myself not to throw in the towel and just eat the ingredients as is (aren't they scrumptious looking?)...
Once I'd finally resolved not to eat the fruit, I threw it all in the juicer....
....and look at the colorful rainbow-ey goodness that came out the other end!
A quick mix and a spoonful (or two) of sugar, and voila!
All that's missing is an umbrella....and maybe some vodka? Hmm...the wheels are turning.
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