ABC Juice: Recipe and How to Make It

ABC juice is an apple, beetroot and carrot drink that takes about 10 minutes to prepare and makes about 2 cups (480 mL), or 2 servings.

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What is ABC juice?

ABC juice gets its name from its three main ingredients: apple, beetroot and carrot. The apple adds sweetness, the beetroot gives the drink its deep red color, and the carrot contributes a milder flavor.

You can make ABC juice in a juicer or a blender. The blender version is thicker and retains more fiber if you leave it unstrained; the juicer version is smoother because most of the pulp is removed.

How do you make ABC juice?

Prep time: 10 minutes
Yield: About 2 cups (480 mL), or 2 servings
Steeping time: 0 minutes; serve after making.

Ingredients

125 g apple, chopped, about 1 cup
135 g raw beetroot, chopped, about 1 cup
130 g raw carrot, chopped, about 1 cup
120–240 mL cold drinking water, about 1/2–1 cup, as needed

The yield is approximate: produce varies in size and water content. Add water to suit your preferred consistency, or top up the finished drink to about 2 cups (480 mL).

Prepare the produce

Wash the apple, beetroot and carrot thoroughly under running water, scrubbing the firm vegetables.
Remove the apple core and any damaged parts, then chop the produce into pieces that fit your equipment. Peel the beetroot and carrot if you prefer.

Juicer method

Feed the apple, beetroot and carrot pieces through the juicer according to its instructions.
Stir in cold water as needed to adjust the consistency and yield.
Pour the ABC juice into two glasses and serve.

Blender method

Add the chopped apple, beetroot and carrot to a blender with 120 mL (1/2 cup) of the cold water.
Blend until smooth, adding more water as needed to help the ingredients move.
Pour the ABC juice through a fine-mesh strainer if you prefer a smoother drink, or leave it unstrained for more fiber.
Divide the ABC juice between two glasses and serve.

What does ABC juice do?

ABC juice provides fluid along with nutrients from its ingredients. Carrots contain beta-carotene, which the body can convert to vitamin A; the amount of nutrients and fiber in the finished drink depends on the ingredients and whether you strain it.

There is no good evidence that ABC juice itself detoxifies the body. The liver and kidneys do most of that work, while the lungs and gut help eliminate waste and sweat removes only trace amounts. ABC juice can contribute to hydration, but it does not replace those processes.

Both versions contain naturally occurring sugars from the produce. If you want more of the fiber, choose the unstrained blender version or eat whole fruit and vegetables as part of your usual meals.

When is the best time to drink ABC juice?

There is no proven best time to drink ABC juice. Have it with a meal or snack, or whenever it fits your routine; drinking it on an empty stomach is not necessary.

A glass can be part of a balanced diet, but it is not a substitute for a varied meal. If you find the drink uncomfortable on an empty stomach, try a smaller serving with food.

How should you store ABC juice?

For best quality, drink ABC juice soon after making it. Refrigerate any remainder promptly in a clean, covered container at 4 °C (40 °F) or colder, and drink it within 24 hours.

Discard juice left at room temperature for more than 2 hours, or more than 1 hour if the temperature is above 32 °C (90 °F). Separation is normal, so stir refrigerated juice before serving; an ordinary appearance or smell does not guarantee that juice is safe.

Who should be careful with ABC juice?

People who are pregnant, young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems are more vulnerable to illness from unpasteurized juice. They should choose pasteurized juice rather than freshly made, unpasteurized ABC juice.

If you have diabetes, consider the drink’s carbohydrate content and portion size; a clinician or dietitian can help you fit it into your eating plan. If you have kidney disease, have been advised to limit potassium, or have a history of calcium oxalate kidney stones, ask your clinician whether beetroot and ABC juice are suitable for you.

Beetroot can make urine or stool look pink or red. Do not assume a color change is from beetroot: contact a healthcare professional if you notice possible blood, and seek urgent care for heavy bleeding, severe pain or dizziness.