Physalis adds a sweet-sour, slightly tomato-like tang that plain orange smoothies lack. Ginger warms the finish and banana holds everything together.
4 oz
orange juice juice of about 1.5 oranges
3
physalis
5 g
ginger
½
banana
2¾ oz
water
Garnish: Orange slice, or a physalis with its husk folded back · Ice: Served up, no ice
Orange Physalis Smoothie with Ginger
Tangy and zesty with a warming ginger note, a hint of exotic physalis and a medium body.
Physalis, also called cape gooseberry or golden berry, grows inside a papery husk and tastes sweet, tart and a little exotic, somewhere between pineapple and tomato. It fits naturally with orange juice, and a small piece of ginger adds warmth. Banana gives body, so the drink is more than juice.
Oranges and physalis are both good sources of vitamin C, which makes this smoothie a welcome choice in winter. Remove the husks and rinse the berries, as they can feel slightly sticky. Unripe, greenish physalis should not be eaten; use only fully golden ones.
Sweet and tart, with a slightly exotic flavor often compared to pineapple and tomato.
Yes. The smoothie will be milder and fruitier.
Yes, it contains only fruit, ginger and water.
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