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August 24, 2015

Cara Cara Orange and Citrus Drink

Last Updated on March 27, 2020 by Sweet and Savoury Pursuits

This homemade Cara Cara Orange and Citrus Drink is a healthy juice made without refined sugars. Add a splash of neutral-tasting alcohol to turn it into a delicious cocktail drink.

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Cara Cara Orange and Citrus Drink

A few months ago I posted a recipe for Sweet Potato, Parmesan and Rosemary Biscuits. In that post, I talk about my daughter's interest in helping me with the food styling and photography for my blog and her desire to help me style a post for lemonade.

We never did get around to making a blog post for lemonade, but we did make this delicious citrus drink and my daughter had a great time styling the pictures here.

Cara Cara Orange Citrus Drink

There is nothing like the freshness of citrus fruit on hot summer days. Since they are in season, we used Cara Cara Oranges. They're juicy, sweet and have such a gorgeous colour. We also added the juice of one lime and a lemon for a bit more zing.

Sweetened with a bit of honey (though you can use the sweetener of your choice), this is a great juice to make with the kids on a hot summer day.  The recipe for this juice is made without alcohol but you can easily add a splash of a neutral-tasting alcohol to turn this into a delicious cocktail for adults. Enjoy!SaveSaveSave

If you make this recipe let me know how it went for you in the comment section below. I'd love to know if you made any variations to the recipe and how it worked out. And if you take a picture, share it with me on Instagram by tagging #sweetandsavourypursuits, I love to see your photos!

Cara Cara Orange and Citrus Drink

Sweet and Savoury Pursuits
This Cara Cara Orange and Citrus Drink is refreshing on a hot day. A splash of neutral tasting alcohol turns into a delicious cocktail drink.
4.5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Drink
Cuisine American
Servings 5 -6
Calories 95 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Cara Cara Oranges
  • 1 Lime
  • 1 Lemon
  • 4 tbsp. honey or more to your liking
  • 2 cups water
  • Ice

Instructions
 

  • Juice the Cara Cara oranges, lime and lemon and combine in a pitcher. This should yield approximately 2 cups of citrus juice.
  • Add 2 cups of water (or same amount as the citrus juice).
  • Add honey (or other sweetener) and stir to dissolve. Taste and add more honey if you would like it sweeter.
  • Pour into ice-filled glasses. Serve.

Notes

1. I used honey to sweeten this drink but you can use the sweetener of your choice.

Nutrition

Calories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 1gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 233mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 235IUVitamin C: 71.1mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword Cara Cara Oranges, Citrus, Drink
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  1. mrspeterhall says

    September 19, 2015 at 12:47 am

    looks very refreshing!

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      September 19, 2015 at 7:31 pm

      It is very refreshing! Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  2. [email protected] says

    September 13, 2015 at 8:03 am

    Gorgeous photos. This drink looks so lovely & refreshing.

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      September 13, 2015 at 7:59 pm

      Thank you! I'm glad you think so 🙂

      Reply
  3. Alex says

    September 03, 2015 at 9:36 pm

    Great pictures, looks like a very refreshing drink

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      September 04, 2015 at 6:04 pm

      Thanks so much Alex, have a great long weekend!

      Reply
  4. nancyc says

    September 03, 2015 at 1:06 pm

    This sounds like a wonderful, refreshing drink–I love the blend of citrus flavors in this!

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      September 04, 2015 at 6:03 pm

      Thanks Nancy, so do I 🙂

      Reply
  5. Myrna says

    August 30, 2015 at 9:03 am

    Looks so refreshing! Can't wait to try it.

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      August 31, 2015 at 9:52 pm

      Thank you so much Myrna, I'm sure you'll enjoy it!

      Reply
  6. Lily says

    August 28, 2015 at 10:02 am

    Hi Fida, your drink sounds delicious and refreshing, I like how it is not too sweet - delicious!

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      August 28, 2015 at 4:18 pm

      Thank you Lily! I didn't want a drink filled with sugar, so I kept it to a minimum.

      Reply
  7. HapaNomNom says

    August 27, 2015 at 12:52 am

    What a wonderful activity for you and your daughter to do together. This drink looks so crisp and refreshing - love it! I've never had a cara cara orange; is it a bit like a blood orange?

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      August 27, 2015 at 12:58 pm

      Hi! Cara Cara oranges are not the same as Blood Oranges. Cara Cara oranges are actually a type of navel oranges that are lower in acid and usually sweeter. Their color is similar to that of pink grapefruit and not as deep red as Blood oranges.

      Reply
  8. C.M. says

    August 26, 2015 at 6:17 pm

    What a refreshing looking drink, sweet that your daughter is taking an interest in food photography.

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      August 27, 2015 at 12:59 pm

      Thank you so much, I think so too!

      Reply
  9. nagimaehashi says

    August 25, 2015 at 5:07 pm

    Oooh, it looks so fresh, I love that you've used all the citrus fruits in this!! 🙂 I can imagine what a great cocktail this would make too! 🙂

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      August 25, 2015 at 10:58 pm

      Thanks so much Nagi!

      Reply
  10. Louise Crosby says

    August 24, 2015 at 9:37 pm

    Fida, another beautiful photograph, this time with help from your daughter! I love the way the light plays on the orange colours, it looks so refreshing.

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      August 24, 2015 at 10:31 pm

      Thanks so much Louise! Hope you have a great week!

      Reply

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