Sweet mandarins and a ripe nectarine make the base, and a small piece of fresh ginger gives it a lively heat. Half a banana adds just enough creaminess.
8 g
ginger peeled
90 g
canned mandarin segments drained
1
nectarine stoned
½
banana
5 oz
water
Garnish: No garnish · Ice: Served up, no ice
Sweet and citrusy, with juicy nectarine, a creamy touch of banana and a clean ginger warmth.
Ginger and orange citrus are a familiar pairing in teas, marmalades and juices, and they work equally well in a smoothie. The mandarins bring sweetness and mild acidity, the nectarine adds juicy stone fruit flavour, and banana gives body.
Canned mandarins are convenient and available all year; fresh tangerines or clementines work just as well in winter. Citrus provides vitamin C. A warming, fruity smoothie for colder mornings.
Yes, it contains only fruit, ginger and water.
Yes, replace some of the water with it for a sweeter, more intense citrus flavour.
Young ginger with thin skin can be used unpeeled; older roots are best peeled.
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