Spicy Orange Juice
Elevate your beverage game with this vibrant and invigorating Spicy Orange Juice, a refreshing twist on classic orange juice that's bursting with bold flavors. Freshly squeezed oranges serve as the zesty base, enhanced by a warming kick of ground cayenne pepper, earthy cinnamon, and the zingy heat of freshly grated ginger. Naturally sweetened with a touch of honey and balanced with cold water, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 10 minutes, making it perfect for a flavorful morning boost or a unique party drink. Served over ice and optionally garnished with fresh mint leaves, this spiced citrus treat is a delightful blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy sensations that will awaken your palate. Perfect for those looking for a healthy, homemade drink with a surprising twist, this recipe is sure to become a favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Fresh oranges
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 inch (grated) Fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 0.5 cups Cold water
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 4 leaves Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash the oranges thoroughly and cut them in half.
Using a juicer, extract the juice from the oranges until you have about 1.5 cups of fresh orange juice.
Pour the orange juice into a mixing jug.
Add the ground cayenne pepper, ground cinnamon, grated ginger, and honey to the orange juice. Mix well until the honey dissolves completely.
Add the cold water to dilute the juice slightly and balance the flavors.
Fill two glasses with ice cubes and pour the spiced orange juice evenly into each glass.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
514 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.4 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 9 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 130.5 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.7 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 107.8 g | ||
| Protein | 7.8 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 339 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 1514 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
