Iced Cara Cara Orange, Roasted Carrot and Cardamom Cooler with Water Kefir
An original refreshing drink that combines the roasted sweetness of carrot, the juicy brightness of Cara Cara orange, and a fragrant touch of cardamom, finished with chilled water kefir for gentle fizz.
Ingredients
- 250 g carrots (peladas and cut sliced gruesas)
- 360 g Cara Cara oranges (juice freshly squeezed and colado)
- 500 ml plain water kefir (well cold)
- 240 ml water (for licuar and ajustar textura)
- 30 g honey (ajustar to taste)
- 4 g green cardamom pods (lightly machacadas)
- 30 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 g fine salt (a pinch)
- 300 g ice (for servir)
- 4 g thin strips of orange zest (for decorar opcionalmente)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
Allergens
No declared allergens
Instructions
- 1
1. Preheat the oven to 220°C / 425°F. Place the carrots on a tray and roast them for 20 to 25 minutes at 220°C / 425°F, until tender with lightly browned edges.
- 2
2. While the carrots roast, lightly crush the cardamom pods and place them in a small saucepan with the water and honey. Warm over low heat for 3 minutes, without bringing to a strong boil, just enough to infuse. Remove from the heat, let stand for 5 minutes, and strain.
- 3
3. Let the roasted carrots cool for 5 minutes at room temperature until warm and easy to blend.
- 4
4. In a blender, combine the roasted carrots, Cara Cara orange juice, cardamom syrup, lemon juice, and salt. Blend with the water until very smooth.
- 5
5. Strain the mixture if you want a finer texture and transfer it to a pitcher. Chill for 10 minutes so it is nicely cold.
- 6
6. Add the chilled plain water kefir to the pitcher and stir gently to keep some of the fizz.
- 7
7. Serve in glasses over ice and garnish with the thin strips of orange zest. Stir lightly before drinking.
Chef tips
For deeper flavor, let some of the carrots develop more color on the edges, but avoid burning them so the drink does not turn bitter.
Substitutions
You can replace the honey with agave syrup for a vegan version. If Cara Cara oranges are unavailable, use regular sweet oranges. Water kefir can be replaced with well-chilled sparkling mineral water for a less fermented profile.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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