Freshly Squeezed Blood Orange Juice

January is often affiliated with health, well-being and what some might stance as a rather boring time of year in terms of recipe ideas. Yet in the midst of this cold and often bleak month, one of the most vibrant and colourful ingredients emerges from warmer Mediterranean shores: the Blood Orange.

This seasonal citrus fruit is available from January until April, and its characteristic blood-red rind and flesh as well as a tantalisingly tart flavour distinguishes itself from ordinary oranges. Their distinctive colour is the result of the pigment, Anthocyanin, reacting to the fluctuation between chilly nights and warm days.

With such a short-lived season, make the most of its unique flavour in an array of sweet and savoury recipes. An annual favourite of ours is a simple but utterly refreshing freshly squeezed blood orange juice, serving to boost one’s energy on a cold and dark winter morning.