Recipe Instructions:
1/4 cup orange juice
3 Tbsp lemon juice
1 small nectarine (pit removed)
1 small apple (cored and quartered)
1 Tbsp fresh ginger (peeled)
4-6 whole carrots (peeled/tops removed)
3-4 sprigs fresh mint (optional)
1-2 cups filtered water
Instructions
If using a juicer, add all ingredients to the juicer and press (omit water). Otherwise, squeeze orange and lemon juice into a blender as the pulp can make the juicing process more difficult.
Next add nectarine, apple, ginger, carrots, and mint (optional). Top with filtered water (start with the lesser quantity), cover and blend until combined. You don’t want your blender to get the juice too hot in temperature so be careful not to over-blend – it shouldn’t take more than 30 seconds.
Drape a clean, thin towel over a large mixing bowl and carefully pour over the juice and pulp. Then gather the corners and begin extracting the juice, leaving the pulp behind. Continue squeezing until all juice is extracted. You can either compost the pulp or add it to baked goods!
Enjoy the juice fresh. Cover and refrigerate leftovers for 2-3 days, though best in the first 12-24 hours for mineral and vitamin content.
