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Honeyed orange juice served in a glass
Refreshing and healthy honeyed orange juice for hot days

Honey-sweetened fresh orange juice

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Drinks
At first glance, it might seem odd to need a recipe for honeyed orange juice, but the laws of physics apply in the kitchen too. Thick, cold honey and water-based orange juice do not mix by themselves; the honey simply settles at the bottom of the glass. The chef's secret is 'pre-dissolving', which yields a homogeneous, silky drink where the floral notes of honey and the acidity of orange appear uniformly in every sip, plus the trick of salt highlights the sweetness.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 145 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Modern

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Manual or electric citrus juicer
  • Small saucepan or microwavable bowl
  • Stirring spoon
  • Jug

Instructions

1 ✓

Roll the oranges on the kitchen counter with your palm before cutting them.

Tip: The pressure cracks the internal fibres, making it easier to squeeze the juice and yielding more liquid.
2 ✓

Squeeze the oranges. If you don't like pulp, strain it, but the pulp contains the most flavour and vitamins.

Tip: The enzymes in fresh juice are active, so it's worth working quickly.
3 ✓

Take out about 50ml of the orange juice and warm it to lukewarm (approx. 40°C). Stir in the honey and the pinch of salt.

Tip: In the warm liquid, the viscosity of the honey decreases (it becomes thinner), so it dissolves easily. If you put it in the cold juice, it would harden and remain lumpy.
4 ✓

Pour the honey concentrate back into the remaining cold orange juice and mix thoroughly.

Tip: This gives you the perfect emulsion without heating up the entire drink.
5 ✓

Pour into glasses over ice and serve immediately with orange slices and mint.

Tip: Slap the mint against your palm before garnishing to release the essential oils.

Recipe FAQ

Why salt in a sweet drink?
A pinch of salt works wonders: it suppresses bitter flavours (e.g. from the peel) and amplifies sweet taste perception, making the fruit flavour more explosive.
Can I make it in advance?
The taste of freshly squeezed orange juice begins to deteriorate after 20-30 minutes (it becomes bitter due to oxidation and enzymatic processes), so it is best to consume it immediately.

Ingredients

  • 500 ml Freshly squeezed orange juice (approx. 4-5 juicy oranges)
  • 20 g Flower honey
  • 8 pc Ice cubes
  • 2 slices Orange slices (garnish)
  • 2 sprigs Fresh mint
  • 1 pinch Salt