Strawberry Orange Juice Recipe

Prepare fruit

Wash the strawberries, hull them (remove green tops) and halve if large. Peel the oranges, removing as much white pith as possible, and separate into segments. Measure out the lemon juice and sugar or honey.

Macerate (optional, for sweeter juice)

If using granulated sugar and you prefer sweeter juice, combine strawberries and 1 tsp sugar in a bowl and let sit 10 minutes to macerate, which releases juices and intensifies flavor. If using honey, add honey later when blending so it incorporates evenly.

Blend the fruits

Place strawberries and orange segments into a blender. Add the lemon juice and 1/2 cup of the cold water. Blend on high for 30–45 seconds until smooth and homogeneous.

Sweeten and adjust consistency

Taste the blended mixture. If using honey, add it now (up to 1 tsp) and blend 5–10 seconds. If the juice is too thick, add remaining 1/2 cup water and blend briefly to thin to desired consistency.

Strain (optional)

For a smooth, pulp-free juice, pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or chinois into a pitcher, pressing gently on solids with a spatula to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard solids or reserve for smoothies/compote.

Add ice cubes to serving glasses or chill the strained juice in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes. If not straining, pour the blended mixture over ice and stir.

Garnish each glass with a strawberry slice, an orange wheel, and a mint sprig if desired. Serve immediately.