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Orange juice with ginger

Wegetariańskie Valentine's Day Drinks 20 min Easy 15 wyświetleń ~24.80 PLN - (0)
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Description

Refreshing orange juice with fresh ginger — a simple, aromatic drink with a distinct citrus sweetness and a spicy, warming hint of ginger. This natural beverage is full of vitamin C, perfect for a romantic Valentine's breakfast or as a light aperitif before dinner. Served chilled, with optional sparkling water, it creates a pleasant, fizzy effect; it can be sweetened with a bit of honey and garnished with fresh mint. Visually, it looks beautiful in clear glasses — the intense orange color contrasted with a green mint leaf or a thin slice of ginger creates an elegant, festive appearance ideal for Valentine's Day.

Ingredients (6)

Servings:
4
  • Orange 3 szt.
  • Fresh ginger 30 g
  • Lemon 1.3 szt.
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Sparkling water 200 ml
  • Honey 20 ml
  • Fresh mint 0.1 pęczków
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Preparation steps

Preparation

1

Wash all the fruits under running, lukewarm water and dry them with a paper towel. Check the oranges and lemon, removing any dents or blemishes. Prepare the kitchen: set up a cutting board, a sharp knife, a manual citrus juicer (or electric), a fine sieve, and a jug with a capacity of at least 1 liter.

Ingredients: Orange, Lemon
Use the rough side of the vegetable sponge if the skin is dirty. A wooden board is convenient, but a board with a non-slip base will be more stable.
2

Cut each orange in half across the middle (not lengthwise). Cut the lemon in half. If you are using an electric juicer, fit the container to avoid splashing juice. Squeeze the halves one by one over a strainer set over a jug to collect the pulp and juice. Frying? Not applicable — slowly rotate the half until it stops releasing juice. Time: about 6-8 minutes for all the fruit.

Ingredients: Orange, Lemon
Manual juicer: place half on the cone and rotate vigorously while pressing down. Electric: do not press too hard to avoid extracting bitterness from the peel. The strainer will catch larger seeds and fibers.

Preparing ginger

3

Peel the ginger using a teaspoon (scraping it thinly), which prevents wasting the flesh. Then finely grate the ginger on a microplane or chop it very finely with a knife. Add the grated ginger to the juice. Amount: use all 30 g of grated root, which will give a distinct but not overpowering flavor.

Ingredients: Fresh ginger
Use a teaspoon to 'peel' the ginger — it's easier to control thin layers of skin. A fine grater will bring out a more intense aroma than chopping. If you don't like very spicy ginger, use 15 g.

Mixing and draining

4

After adding the grated ginger to the pitcher, gently stir with a spoon to evenly distribute the ginger in the juice. Let the mixture sit for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Then, strain the juice through a fine sieve into another clean pitcher, pressing the pulp with a spoon to extract more juice and ginger aroma—while keeping larger pieces of pulp and fibers.

Ingredients: Orange, Lemon, Fresh ginger
Use a silicone or wooden spoon to press down. If you prefer a more pulpy juice, skip the thorough straining and leave some pulp.

Seasoning and sweetening

5

Taste the juice. If the natural sweetness of the orange and the acidity of the lemon are too intense or the ginger is too sharp, you can add honey — dissolve 20 g of honey in 1-2 tablespoons (15-30 ml) of warm water and pour it into the juice, mixing well. Add sparkling water (200 ml) if you want a lighter, fizzy drink. Time: 1-2 minutes for seasoning.

Ingredients: Honey, Sparkling water
Honey dissolves more easily in warmer liquids — do not add it directly to very cold juice, as it may not dissolve. If you are avoiding honey, use maple syrup or sugar dissolved in water.

Cooling

6

If the juice is not cold enough, place the pitcher in the fridge for 10-15 minutes or serve with ice cubes. Do not leave the juice in the fridge with pulp for more than 24 hours, as it loses freshness. Time: 10-15 minutes (optional).

Ingredients: Sparkling water
If you plan to serve the juice right away, you can add 4-6 ice cubes to the glasses just before pouring. Avoid storing it for a long time with sparkling water added — it will lose its bubbles.

Serving

7

Prepare 4 tall, transparent glasses. If necessary, add a few ice cubes to each glass. Pour juice into the glasses, leaving about 1-2 cm of space from the edge. Decorate each glass with a mint leaf and a thin slice of ginger placed on the rim. Serving time: 2 minutes.

Ingredients: Fresh mint, Fresh ginger
Use decorative straws or small napkins in Valentine's colors (red/pink) for a better visual effect. Additionally, you can add mint leaves to enhance the aroma/appearance.

Cleaning

8

After preparation, rinse the sieve, grater, and press under running water to remove any leftover pulp and ginger. Wash the dishes in warm water with detergent, dry them, and put them back in place. This will help you keep your tools in good condition.

Clean the grater with leftover ginger immediately with a brush, so that the remnants do not dry out, making it difficult to wash later.

Fun Fact

💡

Orange juice was one of the favorite drinks among American astronauts during the Apollo missions — due to its high vitamin C content and ease of storage in special packaging.

Best for

Walentynki romantyczne śniadanie brunch lekka przekąska po treningu

Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve the juice chilled in clear glasses, garnished with fresh mint and a thin slice of ginger. For an elegant effect, use a cocktail glass and add edible flowers (optional). If serving for two on Valentine's Day, prepare two small plates with cheese snacks or citrus cookies.

🥡 Storage

Store the juice in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Do not store with added sparkling water (it will lose its bubbles). To serve again, gently stir, do not shake vigorously. Do not freeze juice with added sparkling water.

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