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21 Fruit and Veggie Juices (and Aguas Frescas) to Jumpstart Your Day

Tired of making the same smoothie every morning? Try out these delicious juice blends instead.

June 21, 2020

A single glass of peachypink agua fresca on a marble countertop strewn rosemary.

Some of these refreshing juice recipes require a juicer, but not all of them do. Drinks like aguas frescas are thirst-quenching and easy to make if you've got a blender at home. Below you'll find our favorite fruit and vegetable juices to make at home for when you (and your blender) are tired of smoothies. Happy juicing!

Haraala Hamilton
1/21
Big Apple Detox
Parsnip makes a lovely, earthy-sweet juice that's especially pleasing when mixed with spicy ginger and tart apples. This juice recipe can be poured over ice to make it even more refreshing.
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Photo & Food Styling by Joseph De Leo
2/21
Guava, Grapefruit, and Rosemary Agua Fresca (Agua fresca de guayaba, toronja y romero)
This refreshing agua fresca starts with guava purée, fresh grapefruit juice, and a sprig of fresh rosemary, which gives it a savory quality.
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Photo & Food Styling by Joseph De Leo
3/21
Lágrimas de la Virgen (Beet Cooler With Fruits)
Fresh beet juice is fragrant and flavorful; here it's diluted to serve a crowd, and topped with mixed diced fruit.
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Sara Bonisteel
4/21
Green Juice
Get your best turmeric out to use in this flavorful mix of lemon, tart apple, cooling celery, and earthy kale and parsley. No celery on hand? Cucumber will work, too.
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Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Sophie Strangio, Food Styling by Pearl Jones
5/21
Better Than Celery Juice
Celery juice—all the rage! But still kind of a hard sell. With apple, parsley, apple cider vinegar, and a dusting of black pepper, things start to get interesting. Better yet: It also tastes good with gin.
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Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott
6/21
Citrus-Prickly Pear Elixir
A mixture of citrus juices—grapefruit, orange, lemon, lime—are the base of this nutrient-rich tonic. The prickly pear, turmeric, and ginger all add a boost of antioxidants, while the chile gives the whole thing a nice spicy kick.
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Jeff Koehler
7/21
Chilled Cucumber and Orange Juice with Oregano
This juice is more like a smoothie, thanks to a chunky texture from the cucumber. The bright orange juice provides Vitamin C and potassium, while the oregano adds a savory note, as well a boost of antioxidants. For a healthier morning drink, ditch the sugar—or keep it and serve the juice as a refreshing drinkable dessert, perfect for summer days.
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Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott
8/21
Green Juice with Baobab Powder
This green juice, made with fennel, apple, and celery, also features the trendy, tangy superfruit baobab, which is packed with Vitamin C and iron. Can't find it? Leave it out—the juice will still be delicious.
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Photo by David A. Land, food styling by Carrie Purcell, prop styling by Alyssa Pagano
9/21
Hibiscus-Lemon Agua Fresca
This agua fresca combines the tart flavor of dried hibiscus—rich in vitamin C, minerals, and various antioxidants—with a lightly sweetened syrup and water to create a cool, refreshing beverage. It's ideal for a hot day.
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Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
10/21
Strawberry-Rose Agua Fresca
This refreshing beverage makes the most of peak-of-the-season strawberries. Look for the best you can find. You can skip the rose water, but its delicate flavor goes really well with berries and will add something special.
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Photo by Araceli Paz
11/21
Avocado and Lemon Water (Agua de Aguacate y Limón Amarillo)
Agua de limón, or Key lime water, is probably the most common agua fresca. This recipe is a fun spin on the traditional, using lemons instead of Key limes and adding avocado to acknowledge the very classic combination of citrus and avocado, but out of their normal context.
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Roald van Wyk
12/21
Beet It Juice
Sick of green juice? Beets add sweet, earthy flavor and bright color to your morning routine. The ginger in this juice adds some spice and anti-inflammatory benefits. And the greens are still there: a cup of kale rounds things out and adds plenty of vitamins to the mix.
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Victor Schrager
13/21
Pom-Ade
This easy juice combo is a blend of antioxidant-packed pomegranates and Vitamin C-powerhouse lemons. If you want to make it fizzy, feel free to top with seltzer.
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Haraala Hamilton
14/21
Power-Boosting Beets
This bright red juice is packed with flavor, thanks to sweet beets, carrots, and apples; refreshing cucumber and celery; and nutty walnuts. For a cooler juice, add a handful of ice into the mix.
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