Sorrel's Juice

Fresh, local ingredients

My son, Sorrel, just came up with the most delicious combination for juice this week. After a long, dry bout at the beach with his sister and a new (older and more responsible) friend, he fantasized about the wonderful cold drink that would be concocted upon his arrival home. He imagined all the ingredients he knew we had in the house, and viola! I put them all together (with a bit a skepticism) and it turned out to be incredible! Re-hydrating, refreshing, cold, FRESH, LOCAL, and very satisfying! I made it again today, and it wasn't just a one time thing- it's actually good when one is not starving, thirsty beyond belief and lacking energy. We each had a glass and then my kids went to gymnastics, which turned out to be a huge fiesta for christmas. Glad we got the good juice in them before the cake made its way down the hatch! Here is the recipe and pictures. Because we live in the tropics, we have fresh watermelon, strawberries, and oranges right now, as well as raw cocoa powder from Mexico….so I guess its more of a spring/summer drink for those everywhere else….Enjoy!




Sorrel's Juice:
1/2 of a medium sized watermelon
Juice of 2 oranges
2 handfuls of strawberries (you can blend the greens)
1 heaping TBSP of raw cocoa powder
4 ice cubes