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Starfruit juice in a pitcher and a wide glass

Invigorating Tropical Starfruit Juice

A refreshing Caribbean beverage made with fresh starfruit (carambola), citrus juice, and tropical flavor enhancers. This vibrant starfruit juice is rich in vitamin C, perfect for cooling down on hot days or brightening up any brunch table with its tangy-sweet profile.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Drinks & Smoothies
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large starfruit about 2 lbs; washed and roughly chopped
  • 2/3 cup sugar or preferred sweetener
  • 2 lemons juiced
  • 6-8 cups water adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon orange extract

Optional

  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon mixed essence
  • a few drops of bitters

Instructions
 

  • Clean and chop the starfruit. Rinse thoroughly, trim the ridges, remove any seeds, and roughly chop.
     
    Ingredients laid out for starfruit juice on counter
  • In a blender, combine starfruit and 6–7 cups water. 
  • Blend on high for 1–2 minutes until very smooth.
    Starfruit blended in blender on counter
  • Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large bowl, pressing to extract all the juice.
  • Immediately stir in lemon juice; this preserves the bright color and adds freshness.
  • Add sugar, orange extract, and any optional extracts/bitters. Stir until fully dissolved.
  • Taste and adjust sweetness or water level, especially if serving over ice. Chill thoroughly, then stir before pouring to recombine any separated ingredients.
    Starfruit juice in a glass bowl with a pressed lemon, knife and fruit press beside it on the counter
  • Serve cold, garnished with starfruit slices and mint leaves (optional).
    Starfruit juice in a pitcher and a wide glass

Notes

Additional ingredients you may use for subtle flavor enhancements are almond extract (1 teaspoon), mixed essence (1 teaspoon), and a few drops of Angourtara Bitters. I used granulated sugar as the sweetener, but you may use anything you prefer.
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