Name: Green Dream Juice
Total time: PLACEHOLDER
Ingredients: ¼ cup fresh sage leaves and tender stems; ½ fennel bulb , halved and cored, stalks discarded and fronds reserved; 1 cup seedless green grapes; ½ large green apple , cored

Why This Recipe Works

We started on this juice journey wanting to include the vaguely floral quality of fennel for its distinctive anise-like flavor. This fresh licorice hint reminded us of a complex mixed drink, so sweet fruit seemed like a logical addition to round out the juice's profile. Juiced green grapes produced a deliciously sweet nectar with a freshness not found in its syrupy bottled equivalents. Bottled grape juice often contains apple juice, so we took that idea and ran with it: Sticking with our green theme, we added green apple for body and acidic sweetness. We wanted to create a woodsy, herbal taste that paired with the fennel and counteracted the sweetness of our bright fruits, and aromatic sage hit the nail on the head for a juice that has the complexity of a botanical mixed drink.

Before You Begin

We prefer seedless grapes here. If you can't find fennel with fronds, omit fronds from the recipe.

Instructions

On low speed, process sage, fennel fronds, and grapes (in that order) through juicer into storage container or serving glass. Increase speed to high and process fennel bulb and apple. Stir to combine before serving.