Even though I love fresh fruit juices, I am not the one to concoct them for myself. I would rather prefer a cup of hot coffee or a fruit juice straight from the pack. To top this, I am not the person to have carrots in the form of juice. I love carrots but in my stews or salads. I could never “drink” carrots. All this changed when I accidentally sipped on this drink at a restaurant on a hot day. I remember vividly. I had involuntarily asked the server what this amazing drink contained. I was pleasantly surprised when I was told that it had carrots and oranges.
The drink had a refreshing flavour and yet different from all the other fruit juices that I had had earlier. It seemed to energize me almost instantaneously.
From that time on, I make this refreshing yet healthy concoction atleast twice in a week. This drink can either be had as a breakfast drink or as a refreshing drink in the afternoon 
Carrot and Orange Juice with Mint and Honey
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Since her first taste of this fresh juice, Nandita Nataraj makes it at least twice a week.
Ingredients
- Carrot- 2 med, sliced
- Orange juice- 1/2 cup (120 ml) or
- Orange- 1, peeled and segmented
- mint leaves- 5-6
- Honey- 2 tbsp
- Brown sugar- 3tbsp or to taste
- Water- 3 cups (720 ml) or 24 oz
Instructions
- Juice the oranges and carrots together.
- Blend mint leaves, honey and water. Strain and extract the juice
- Mix the carrot and orange juice with the mint and honey mix – add sugar to taste. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
- Variations: Mint can be replaced with a 1/2″ piece of fresh root ginger Orange juice can be replaced with either lime juice.
- Honey can be excluded and the juice can be made with just sugar and a pinch of salt.
- Add some papaya puree instead of Orange juice to get a mocktail version
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a juicer to make carrot and orange juice?
No. Juice 2 medium carrots with a centrifugal juicer if you have one, but a blender works fine too: blend the sliced carrots with 1 cup of water until smooth, then strain through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth. The orange juice side is just squeezed fresh or used from a carton. You blend the mint leaves, honey, and the remaining 2 cups of water separately, strain that, then combine the two. No special equipment required beyond a blender and a strainer.
Can I use ginger instead of mint?
Yes. Swap the 5 to 6 mint leaves for a half-inch piece of fresh root ginger, peeled. Blend it with the honey and water exactly as you would the mint, then strain. The ginger version is sharper and warmer, less cooling than the mint version. Both work well served chilled on a warm day. You can also skip the mint entirely and squeeze in a little lime juice in its place if you want acidity without herb flavor.
How long does carrot and orange juice keep in the fridge?
Drink it the same day for the best flavor and the highest nutrient content. Fresh carrot juice oxidizes and loses its brightness within a few hours. If you need to prep ahead, store it in a sealed jar in the refrigerator and give it a good stir or shake before drinking. It will keep for up to 24 hours without tasting off, though the color will deepen. Don’t add the sugar or honey until just before serving so you can adjust sweetness to taste.
I love your recipe
Wow nice recipe…
…Where are the almonds in the recipe ?
What kind of appliance would you use for making juices? I’ve heard that some take out the pulp which contains most of the nutrients. Thanks for the help!
You could just juice the carrots and orange in a juicer and add Stevia to sweeten.
I really wanted to know how you managed to make carrot and almond juice, but the recipe looks more like carrot and orange juice. Looks good, time to assemble the juicer!