Can I use mint essence or mint oil in homemade juices?

You can leave the mint out, but avoid using mint essence. Omitting the mint will alter the flavor of the Raspberry Juice, but it will still be tasty. Using mint essence could give your juice an unpleasant, artificial taste.

Do I have to use honey in this juice?

No, you don't. I like the flavor of honey in this juice, but you can use any other type of sweetener. Raspberries can be tart, and lemons are sour, so If you don't use sweeteners, the flavor of this juice may be a little overwhelming.

Can I freeze this Raspberry Juice?

Yes, you can! If you've made too much juice, pour leftover juice into ice cube trays and use your raspberry ice cubes in smoothies or to keep drinks cool. It's a colorful way to elevate a clear cocktail or mocktail.

Can I use frozen raspberries to make juice?

Yes, but defrost them overnight before making the juice.

Raspberry Juice Recipe (Blender or Food Processor)

Ingredients

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2 cups of fresh raspberries
2 tablespoons honey
5 fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 cup of water
4 ice cubes (optional, for serving)

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Instructions

Wash the raspberries and mint leaves well.
Remove mint leaves from the stalks and squeeze them a few times to release the flavor.
Wash the lemon and slice it in half. Squeeze a tablespoon of juice out.
Add all the ingredients (besides the ice cubes) to a blender or food processor.
Blend the raspberries, water, honey, mint, and lemon juice on the highest setting until it’s smooth. It should take around 20 seconds.
Strain the juice through a fine mesh strainer.
Serve your Raspberry Juice with a couple of ice cubes (optional, for serving).

Notes

This recipe makes about two servings of Raspberry Juice. You can double or triple this recipe for more servings if you want more than that.
Fresh juice is always best enjoyed as soon as you’ve blended it. If you have any left, store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Raspberries are tart, and lemons are sour! This juice will be tart without the sweetener, especially with the lemon juice. If you don’t like honey, you can use any sweetener you prefer.
If you make extra juice, you can always freeze it in ice cube trays. It makes vibrantly colored and delicious ice cubes.

Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Category: Beverage
Method: Blender
Cuisine: Healthy
Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
Calories: 61
Sugar: 14.1 g
Sodium: 17.4 mg
Fat: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 14.8 g
Fiber: 0.7 g
Protein: 0.3 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg