Freshly squeezed orange and a squeeze of lime give this smoothie a clean citrus snap. Nectarine and apple add body, and mint leaves make every sip taste cooler.
5 oz
orange juice from about 2 oranges
½ oz
lime juice from about half a lime
1
nectarine stoned
1
apple cored
6 leaves
mint leaves
1¾ oz
water
Garnish: Mint sprig · Ice: Served up, no ice
Zesty and juicy, with orange sweetness, a sharp lime edge, soft stone fruit and a cool mint finish.
Citrus smoothies work best when juice is combined with whole fruit, because the juice alone would be thin and the fruit alone too thick. Here fresh orange juice and lime supply acidity and aroma, while a ripe nectarine and an apple add body, fibre and sweetness.
Oranges and limes are well known sources of vitamin C. Mint freshens the whole glass, which makes this a good choice for summer mornings or as a lighter alternative to a plain glass of juice.
Yes, a not from concentrate juice works, but freshly squeezed tastes brighter.
Yes, it contains only fruit, mint and water.
It is best fresh, as citrus juice loses aroma within a few hours.
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