A ripe persimmon blends into something almost like apricot purée, sweet and silky. Fresh ginger adds warmth, and basil gives the orange smoothie a surprising, peppery lift.
Garnish: Basil leaf · Ice: Served up, no ice
Sweet and silky, with honeyed persimmon, a warming ginger bite and a fresh, peppery basil note.
Persimmons, often sold as kaki or Sharon fruit, are in season in autumn and winter, just when summer fruit disappears. They are rich in beta-carotene, which gives them their deep orange colour, and taste of honey and apricot.
Fresh ginger brings a clear, spicy warmth that suits the colder months. Basil is less common in smoothies than mint, but its sweet, slightly clove-like aroma works surprisingly well with orange fruit. A good smoothie for a grey morning.
No, the thin skin can be blended. Just remove the green calyx.
Start with about 5 g; that gives a gentle warmth. Add more if you like it spicy.
Yes, all ingredients are plant based.
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