Blood orange gives this smoothie a deep ruby color and a berry-like citrus flavor. Strawberries echo that fruitiness, and pear rounds everything out.
1
blood orange
100 g
strawberries
1
pear
4 oz
water
Garnish: Blood orange slice · Ice: Served up, no ice
Blood Orange and Strawberry Smoothie
Fresh and tangy, with a berry-like citrus note, juicy pear sweetness and a light body.
Blood oranges owe their red flesh to anthocyanins, the same pigments found in berries, and they taste a little like orange crossed with raspberry. Their season runs roughly from December to April, which makes this smoothie a bright spot in late winter, when imported or frozen strawberries fill the gap.
Pear adds sweetness, juice and body, so the drink does not taste like plain juice. Filleting the orange removes the bitter pith and membranes; if that is too fiddly, peel it thoroughly and remove the white parts. It is a fresh, tangy smoothie for breakfast.
Roughly from December to April, depending on the growing region.
Yes, they suit this winter smoothie well and make it colder.
Yes, it contains only fruit and water.
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