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Citrus Juice

You'll never have to resort to store-bought juice again when making cocktails at home. This versatile recipe lends a fresh citrus flavor your guests are sure to notice.
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Dietary Interests: Gluten-Free , Heart Friendly , Low Calorie , Low Sodium , Mediterranean , Nutritarian , Raw Foods , Vegan , Vegetarian

Yield:

2 ⅘ cups (650 ml)

Total Time:

11 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

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Ingredients

  • 3 medium (415 g) orange, peeled and cut in half
  • 3 (215 g) lemon, peeled
  • 3 medium (150 g) lime, peeled

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Aer® Disc container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 45-60 seconds.
  3. Strain and set aside to use in your favorite cocktail. Refrigerate for up to 1 week for peak flavor.

Chef's Notes

  • Make sure to choose softer fruits, which release more juice when blended. The container will aerate and extract the juice to produce greater citrus flavor, in turn creating a better tasting cocktail.