June Medley Fruit Juice

The delightful and vibrant combination of sweet cherries, apricots, peaches, nectarines, and strawberries. The addition of lime provides a zesty twist to the overall flavor. Adjust the sweetness and quantities based on your taste preferences and enjoy this refreshing and nutrient-rich juice!

Benefits: Stone fruits (cherries, apricots, peaches, nectarines) are rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cherries, pitted
• 1 cup apricots, pitted and halved
• 2 peaches, pitted and sliced
• 2 nectarines, pitted and sliced
• 1 cup strawberries, hulled
• 1-2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup (optional, depending on sweetness preference)
• 1 lime, peeled
• 1 cup cold water
• Ice cubes (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:

   • Pit the cherries.
   • Pit and halve the apricots.
   • Pit and slice the peaches and nectarines.
   • Hull the strawberries.
   • Peel the lime, ensuring to remove the bitter white pith.

2. Juicing:

   • In a blender, combine the pitted cherries, halved apricots, sliced peaches, sliced nectarines, hulled strawberries, and peeled lime.
   • Add cold water to the blender.

3. Sweeten (Optional):

   • Taste the juice and, if desired, add honey or agave syrup to sweeten. The sweetness will depend on the natural sweetness of your fruits.

4. Optional: Add Ice:

   • If you prefer a chilled juice, you can add ice cubes to the blender and blend until the ice is crushed.

5. Blend:

   • Blend the ingredients until smooth. If the consistency is too thick, you can add more cold water.

6. Mix:

   • Stir the juice to ensure all the flavors are well combined.

7. Serve:

   • Pour the Stone Fruit Berry Burst Juice into glasses and serve immediately.

8. Garnish (Optional):

   • Garnish with a slice of lime or a whole cherry on the rim of the glass for a decorative touch.