New year, new recipes! One of my favorite recipes right now? This Grapefruit Orange Lemon Juice. Not everyone associates citrus with winter, but I do. I can’t get enough of this juice and I make a variation of it every day. It’s refreshing, vibrant and oh so delicious!
If you love juices but cringe at the price of store bought, this homemade recipe is for you. We’ve been juicing for years now, and in the process have perfected this tart yet sweet Grapefruit Orange Lemon Juice recipe. We love making juice at home for more than a few reasons. Most importantly, its more cost effective than many store bought juices and the ingredients are fresher (and thus more flavorful). This Grapefruit Orange Lemon Juice is perfect for a gloomy winter day. If you dont have an actual juicer at home you can also blend for about 1 minute in your blender (I recommend a Vitamix), and strain through a cheesecloth or nut milk bag.
Can’t Get Enough?
Want more juice recipes? Try this Cucumber and Celery Green Juice or Orange and Celery Beet Juice. This Hothouse Cooler recipe by Food52 also sounds fabulous – a cucumber margarita, with a bit of grapefruit that’s not only refreshing but subtle enough to enjoy with a meal.
Four Ingredient Grapefruit Orange Lemon Juice
After all that festive food, this recipe is just what you need to start the new year! Every year one of my resolutions is to eat less sugar. I have a serious sweet tooth but this Grapefruit Orange Lemon Juice is surprising effective at curbing my cravings that start to creep up in the late afternoon.
This lovely blend of grapefruit, orange, lemon and ginger will detox and rejuvenate your body. Grapefruit, orange and lemon make for a balanced blend of citrus, and fresh ginger adds much needed warmth. The ingredients can easily be swapped depending on what you have. I like to add cucumber and fresh turmeric but carrot and lime work well too. Dont forget to dress it up with a sprig of rosemary or thyme!
Before you get started, buy a high quality juicer. If buying a juicer, we recommend a slow masticating juicer (like this Hurom), which better preserves the nutrients.
Be sure to buy organic produce whenever possible. If you cannot find organic produce, be sure to wash thoroughly and peel the skin when possible.
Chop produce into small pieces that easily fit down your juicer chute. And don’t rush the juicing process by cramming too much produce down the chute at once, which can overwhelm the juicer and stress the motor / clog the machine.
Strain your juice through a fine mesh sieve for an extra smooth finish.
Want to maximize your juice? Dilute half with water!
Enjoy juice fresh or within 24 hours for best flavor and nutrient content (store leftovers well sealed in the refrigerator).
Save the leftover pulp for use in things like crackers and breads (results will vary depending on the type of pulp you have).
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What are grapefruits & oranges?
Grapefruits and oranges are both very popular and tasty fruits that are typically displayed in decorative bowls on our countertops at home and are commonly offered at business meetings and restaurants. We enjoy them alone or in combination with other fruits and vegetables, and they can be important ingredients in a wide variety of recipes.
Is grapefruit juice the same as a grapefruit?
Grapefruit game and grapefruit are the same. However, grapefruit juice loses a lot of fiber that remains attached to the peel of the fruit.
What is the difference between grapefruit and orange juice?
Combining grapefruit and orange juice can help you increase your intake of vitamin A. While orange juice is relatively low in vitamin A, one cup of grapefruit juice contains about 120 percent of the daily suggested intake of the vitamin.
What do grapefruit & oranges taste like?
Peel them and they also look similar, with juicy segments and a white pith that can rather bitter tasting. They even have some similarities in taste, with a high citric acid content that gives them a tart, tangy and distinctive flavor. How Do Grapefruit & Oranges Differ?