Sparkling Immunity Juice is the tastiest way to stay healthy! This bubbly drink is made with fresh orange juice, ginger, turmeric, and naturally sweetened with honey!
This post was published several years ago, but I thought it was time to bring it back to the top of the feed!
World, meet Sparkling Immunity Juice. AKA the slightly effervescent, pleasantly sweet and tangy, juice that is packed with ingredients that will boost our immune system from the inside out.
I have been drinking it 1) because DELICIOUS (most importantly) and 2) I trust it to bump up my immune system no matter the time of year.
But don't let the fancy pants name fool you.
This drink uses everyday ingredients to bolster our immune systems. No need to order camu camu powder or elderberry syrup for this recipe. Those ingredients are super immunity boosters to be sure, but the chances that I have them in my cupboard is slim.
So today we are reaching for more common, yet powerful, "superfoods".
What ingredients are in sparkling immunity juice?
Oranges are high in vitamin C. Say hello to the prime ingredient of those over the counter fizzy immune system drinks. Whether you prefer it in a tablet or out of a packet, these drinks rely on Vitamin C for their immune bolstering powers. Vitamin C can help to improve immune function as well as improve overall health. Since the orange juice is squeezed fresh by our own hands (or juicers) in this recipe, we can be sure the juice is nutritious as possible. Bottled and frozen juices loose nutrients in pasteurization.
Ginger is an immunity hero. It can activate white blood cells that destroy viruses. Ginger also warms the body and helps to break down and prevent the accumulation of toxins in the body which make us more susceptible to infections.
Turmeric has been climbing the popularity chain recently, and for good reason. I make sure to eat turmeric every single day. It helps the body do about one million different things (okay, slight exaggeration), but specifically relating to immunity, it helps your body fight off bacteria, viruses, and fungi that can make you sick.
This pleasantly fizzy drink may taste like a fruity cocktail, but it is seriously good for you! Drink it to keep your immune system strong year round. And drink it because it tastes gosh darn delicious.
Sparkling Immunity Juice
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This pleasantly fizzy drink may taste like a fruity cocktail, but it is seriously good for you! Drink it to keep your immune system strong year round. And drink it because it tastes gosh darn delicious.
Ingredients
- 2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 inch knob ginger OR 2 tablespoons ginger juice
- 1 inch knob turmeric OR 1 tablespoon turmeric juice
- 2 teaspoons raw honey, OR agave (optional)
- 1 cup sparkling water (more or less to taste)
Instructions
- Combine the orange juice, ginger, turmeric, and honey in a blender. Blend until smooth. (If using agave, you can skip the blending step and stir all the ingredients together.)
- Pour into glasses and top each glass with sparkling water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ recipe
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
This looks really delicious and refreshing. Perfect for the hot weather here in the Philippines. Thank you for sharing the recipe. I can't wait to try this!
Thank you Aika! :)
I'm loving the inclusion of fresh turmeric and ginger in this!
Thank you so much, Katerina!
Can this be refrigerated for sales?
Hi Tinuade, as long as you don't add the sparkling water until just before serving, the juice will keep in the fridge for a couple of days.
Thank you for this. I have been searching for ways to help myself feel better. I have a couple of chronic illnesses. I know it’s not a cure all, but it’s a small step and small steps can help so much.
Hi Debbie! Thank you so much for your review :) I have chronic illness as well and the little things made all the difference for me too. Happy cooking!