"orange juice" news and stories

I always knew that orange juice was healthy because it has vitamin C and potassium, but I just found out that it gets better than that. I read an article that says that OJ also has large amounts of flavonoids, which help fight several diseases and health problems like diabetes and heart disease. The research by the University of Buffalo looked at flavonoids present in orange juice and how they suppress oxygen free radicals.

The people in the study who drank OJ had significant benefits compared to those that didn't. In the past the sugar in orange juice was thought to be unhealthy for diabetics and those who are overweight, but the health benefits over weighed the concerns over sugar levels dramatically. So now there are even more reasons to drink orange juice. I'm getting thirsty just thinking about a tall glass of fresh squeezed juice right now.

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Who says that drinking has to start at five o'clock?

It's probably pretty warm where you are today, and you could use a cold drink, right? I know, I know, you're not supposed to have alcohol or caffiene on hot days. Whatever! This is the Naranjita (via GourmetSleuth.com) a cool drink that will make you think of the Caribbean.

Naranjita

1 ounce light Puerto Rican rum
2-3 ounce ginger ale
1 ounce orange juice
orange slices for garnish
carambola (star fruit) for garnish

Combine all ingredients, pour over ice in a highball glass and garnish with orange slices and star fruit.

Yes, there seems to be a whole bunch of drinks based around our favorite Gotham City crimefighter (and his friends and enemies).

The Batman Cocktail sounds like a variation on a Shirley Temple or Buck Rogers, something for the kids, and it includes grenadine and orange juice. The Penguin includes gin, cherry liqueur, and benedictine, while The Alfredo has Campari and gin. There are also drinks based on Robin, The Riddler, the Batcave, even Commissioner Gordon.

What, no drink for Catwoman? That sounds like a natural.

Since it is only Tuesday, I thought we would ease into the week's Happy Hour posts with something a little different - drinks made with Bigelow Tea plus alcohol, which they have (quite cleverly, imho) named "Naughteas" cocktails.

There are a surprisingly vast array of recipes to choose from on their site, including a "Taste of the Tropics Colada" and a "Mint Medley Mojito", but since it was the Constant Comment Cosmo (as pictured) that alerted me to their site, I will share the recipe for that one which you can find after the jump.

*NOTE: Yes, I am aware that a Cosmo is usually made with cranberry juice. I see no reason why you couldn't substitute it for the OJ in the following recipe. Maybe they should have called this one the Constant Commentini instead. Either way, do what you like. There are no rules here.

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I've always wanted to hold a 1950s-themed party. Have the house decked out in the style of that era, play music from the decade, and even serve food that was popular at parties back then. I don't have my own apartment right now, but when I move in early '07 I think it's something I'll do, probably next December to make it a retro-themed Christmas party.

I came across this recipe for Hot Spiced Orange Tea on a 50s-oriented web site, and it seems perfect for this time of year.