Dandelion leaves bring a gentle bitterness that some people love and others need to get used to. Orange juice and lime balance it with fruity acidity.
2 leaves
dandelion leaves young leaves
20 g
baby spinach
½ oz
lime juice juice of about half a lime
2 oz
orange juice
4 oz
water
1 tsp
honey to taste (optional)
Garnish: No garnish · Ice: Served up, no ice
Light and fresh with a green, slightly bitter note and a bright citrus finish.
Dandelion has long been eaten as a spring salad leaf in many European countries, and young leaves are the mildest. They taste pleasantly bitter, similar to rocket or chicory. Baby spinach adds a soft, neutral green, and citrus juice brings freshness and some vitamin C. The drink is thin and light rather than creamy, more like a green juice. It is a good choice for people who like green smoothies with less sweetness.
In spring from farmers markets or organic shops, or picked yourself from clean, unsprayed meadows.
Yes, if you sweeten with agave syrup instead of honey.
Older dandelion leaves are more bitter. Use young, small leaves or reduce the amount.
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