How To Make Apple Juice: An Apple-solutely Delicious Drink

Content Summary

This sweet and delicious apple juice will tantalize your taste buds while also providing you with some amazing health benefits.

Let’s take a closer look at this healthy beverage and explore how you can make yourself a glass of apple juice and other apple cocktails in no time.

Benefits Of Apple Juice

This naturally sweet drink is packed with vitamins A, B, C, and E as well as minerals like calcium, potassium, phosphorous, magnesium, sodium, iron, and zinc.

Plus it provides dietary fiber which helps keep your digestive system running smoothly. Not only that, apple juice can even help to boost your immune system and may even lower cholesterol levels.

It contains antioxidants that help fight off free radicals in the body which according to some play a role in causing cell damage and diseases like cancer.

Making Apple Juice

How To Make Apple Juice With A Blender

Start by cutting the apple into small slices and place them in a blender.
Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and 1 cup of apple juice to the blender.
Blend for about 30 seconds until you have a smooth consistency.
Strain the apple juice mixture through a cheesecloth or a strainer to remove any remaining apple pieces.
Add in sugar (or honey, maple syrup) to your liking for added sweetness.
Pour the apple juice into a pitcher or glass and enjoy.

How To Make Apple Juice With A Juicer

Wash the apple and cut it into small slices.
Place apple slices in a juicer and turn it on.
Strain the apple juice mixture through a cheesecloth or a strainer to remove any remaining apple pieces.
Add in sugar (or honey, maple syrup) to your liking for added sweetness.
Pour apple juice into a pitcher or glass and enjoy.

Apple Cider vs Apple Juice

Though apple cider and apple juice may look the same, they are quite different.

Apple cider is made from freshly-pressed apples and apple juice is made from apple concentrate.
Apple cider is unfiltered apple juice that has a stronger apple flavor and a cloudier appearance.
Apple juice, on the other hand, is filtered apple juice that has been pasteurized and has a milder, sweeter taste apple flavor.

Various Flavor Variations

There are plenty of ways you can mix things up and make your apple juice or apple cider unique and exciting.

Apple Juice Flavors

Try adding different types of fruit such as cranberries, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or oranges for a fruity twist.

Cranberry Apple Juice: Mix apple juice and cranberry juice in equal parts for a tangy, tart flavor.
Strawberry Apple Juice: Add a handful of chopped strawberries to apple juice for a sweet and delicious drink.
Blueberry Apple Cider: Mix apple cider with blueberries for a delicious, antioxidant-rich beverage.
Raspberry Apple Cider: Mix apple cider with raspberries for a sweet and tart drink.
Orange Apple Juice: Add a few slices of oranges to apple juice for a citrusy flavor.

Apple Juice Cocktails

You can also use apple juice to make delicious cocktails.

Apple Margarita: Combine apple juice, lime juice, tequila, and triple sec for a mouth-watering drink.
Apple Mojito: Mix apple juice, lime juice, white rum, mint leaves, and some sugar for a refreshing beverage.
Apple Sangria: Add apple juice, orange juice, white wine, and brandy in equal parts for a delicious alcoholic beverage.
Apple Martini: Combine apple juice, vodka, and lime juice for a light and fruity cocktail.
Apple Irish Whiskey: Mix apple juice with Irish whiskey, honey, and lemon juice for a smooth and sweet drink.

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Tips & Tricks

You could also add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to give it a nice kick of flavor.
You can freeze apple juice into cubes and use them to make a flavorful iced tea or cold-brew coffee.
You can also use apple juice to make many delicious smoothies or other drinks.