This is a variation on the Rejuvenating Refreshing Beverage I posted in December. It’s a fabulous color pink so I decided to post it for Valentine’s Day. :)
The color comes from blood oranges which are in season this time of year. They are a beautiful red-orange color (reddish pink when blended in this drink) and have a slight floral flavor. Reminder to purchase a bitter-free aloe juice; we love George’s Always Active Aloe, available at Vitamin Shoppe, health food stores, etc.
Ingredients:
2 large blood oranges
½ cup aloe juice
½ cup water
juice of one lime
agave nectar or honey to taste
variations: add ½ large or one small peeled and chopped cucumber, fresh mint or parsley
If you don’t have a blender or don’t want a thick smoothie texture, you can simply squeeze the juice out of the oranges. You could use a juicer for the optional cucumber and herbs as well. If you want to use the blender, just peel the oranges completely, separate them into sections, and then add all the other ingredients. Blend until smooth. (You could also pour the juice through a strainer to get a thinner consistency.)
For a Valentine’s kick add some flavored vodka or tequila.
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