Hey happy Saturday! We’re not up to too much this weekend and I couldn’t be happier about it. A little grocery shopping, some laundry, a couple yoga classes, and I’m testing my top secret game day recipe that will go up here next week. It’s gonna be a real club banger, I promise you ;)
For now, we can hydrate ourselves with this perfectly refreshing winter sparkle juice. It takes advantage of all the beautiful citrus that’s around right now, has a nice dose of super fresh cucumber, and a hint of spicy ginger. Guaranteed to make you sparkle, or at least feel sparkly. Even though I’m into the seasonal stuff, I still like to take a break from a bunch of cabbage and potatoes to have some fresh and vibrant raw deliciousness sometimes. It just feels good, so I do it! :D.
If you like the refreshing vibes of this drink, you may also like my Minty Cucumber Limeade, Sweet Fire Tonic, or my Ginger, C & Greens Smoothie.
Winter Sparkle Juice
Ingredients
- 1 grapefruit, peeled and chopped (remove white pith)
- 1 large orange, peeled and chopped (remove white pith)
- ½ seedless English cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 1 inch piece of ginger, peeled
- ½ cup water
- ice, for serving (optional)
Equipment
Notes
- I make this in a blender and then fine strain the result to make the juice. If you have a juicer, feel free to use that instead!
- I used a Cara Cara orange because I had it on hand and the rosy hue was hard to resist. A regular old navel orange is fine though!
- Both my grapefruit and orange were super sweet. If you’re finding the juice a bit on the bitter side, stir in a bit of agave nectar or other sweetener you like.
Instructions
- In an upright blender, combine the grapefruit, orange, cucumber, ginger, and water. Bring the speed up to high and blend until completely smooth and liquified. Strain the juice through either a fine mesh strainer positioned over a bowl or through a nut milk bag. Serve the juice over ice if you like. Winter sparkle juice will keep in a sealed bottle in your fridge for up to 5 days.
I was recently gifted a juicer and made this recipe (minus the water). It is the perfect bright pick-me-up now that it’s getting grey outside. I’ve been having it with a little sparkling water to make it a true “sparkle juice.” This would be really lovely to serve as a non-alcoholic option over the holidays. It’s delicious and still feels special.
omg! where’d you get those cups they’re everything I’ve been looking for! also omg wow this Is such a perfect drink. I’m gonna make it ALL summer!!
Hi! The glasses are the water glasses by Riedel.
-L
This was so great! Had to make it to get me going on your beet bolonaise for dinner! Can’t wait to make it again.
OMG! This is absolutely wonderful for a sweet refresher. I would never pass up feeling sparkly. I’d want to walk out onto the city streets wearing a fancy dress and pair of heels with a glass of this sparkle juice. Hope it brings all the boys to my yard! (yeah, maybe not LOL)
Made this as soon as I saw it. Had all the ingredients on hand and it’s the perfect vibrant pick-me-up this afternoon. So delicious!