Fruit and vegetable juices are very popular because they not only help to quench thirst but also provide a lot of nutrients for the body. Today, let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen to learn 8 ways to make refreshing, sweet and sour plum juice to cool down on hot sunny days!
1. Hanoi Plum Juice
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Processing
5 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Hanoi Plum Juice For 1 person
Hanoi plums 500 gr Mint 8 leaves Filtered water 710 ml (chilled)
How to Make Hanoi Plum Juice
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Prepare the plums
First, wash each plum under running water by rubbing them with your hands. Next, use a knife to cut the plums into small pieces and remove the pits.
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Blend and strain the juice
Next, put the prepared plums, 8 mint leaves, and 750ml of chilled water into a blender. Blend the mixture for about 3 minutes until completely smooth.
Finally, strain the juice mixture through a sieve to remove the pulp.
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Final product
Hanoi plum juice is cool with a sweet and sour taste that is very refreshing, perfect for quenching your thirst and good for your health!
2. Sơn La Plum Juice
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Processing
5 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Sơn La Plum Juice For 1 person
Sơn La plums 300 gr Salt a little
How to choose fresh and delicious Sơn La plums
- It is best to choose plums that are large, about the size of a marble.
- Good plums will have a characteristic green skin with a few small spots. The flesh is a shade of green slightly yellowing which when eaten will be very sweet and distinctively sour, very delicious.
- Avoid buying plums that are either too large or too small. Steer clear of plums that have unusual colors or are too yellow as they may be spoiled.
Tools needed
How to make Sơn La Plum Juice
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Preparing the plums
Wash the plums, soak them in a little diluted salt water, drain, then use a knife to cut them in half and remove the pit.
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Juicing plums
Put the plums into the juice extractor and proceed to extract the juice, discarding the pulp.
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Finished product
Pour the juice into a glass and enjoy; you can add ice for extra refreshment, but no ice will help you appreciate the flavor better.
This plum juice, with its attractive color and refreshing taste, will surely not disappoint you, especially on hot summer days.
3. Plum juice (Roi fruit)
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Processing
5 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Plum juice (Roi fruit) Serves 1 person
Plums 14 fruits Sugar syrup 2 tablespoons Lemon syrup 3 teaspoons Calamondin syrup 2 teaspoons Mint 1 leaf
How to choose fresh and delicious plums (roi)
- It is advisable to choose fruits that have a fresh color, either a moderate red or rosy hue, with a smooth skin surface.
- Good plums will feel firm and moderately sturdy when held.
- Avoid buying fruits with unusual colors or spots on their skin. They should feel soft and mushy when held.
Tools needed
Juicer, knife, cutting board, glass, shaker,…
How to make Plum Juice (roi fruit)
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Preparing the plums
Wash the plums thoroughly, remove the stems, and seeds, then cut them into four parts lengthwise.
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Juicing the plums
Put all the prepared plums into the juicer to extract the juice.
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Plum Juice Preparation
Add 2 tablespoons of sugar syrup, 3 teaspoons of lemon syrup, and 2 teaspoons of calamondin syrup in turn and stir well. Then add ice and use a Boston shaker to shake the mixture well.
How to Properly Shake a Boston Shaker- Use the thumbs of both hands to press down on the lid, with the other fingers straight along the body of the shaker so that the index fingers and little fingers grip the shaker.
- The two middle fingers and ring fingers are used to hold the shaker at the body.
- Both hands hold the shaker tightly and move the wrists naturally to shake.
See more: Shaker Tool
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Final Product
Pour the juice mixture into a glass or container, and you can decorate it with mint leaves or some chopped plums to make the drink more visually appealing.
A glass of juice has the sweet flavor of plums, along with the sour taste and aroma of lemon and calamondin, enjoyed with refreshing ice. It will surely make you forget the current hot weather!
4. Plum Lemon Juice
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Processing
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Plum Lemon Juice Serves 1
Northern plums 200 gr (Hanoi plums) Lemon juice 5 tablespoons Sugar 40 gr Salt 1/4 teaspoon Filtered water 60 ml
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How to make Plum Lemon Juice
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Prepare the plums
Wash the plums, soak them in a little diluted salt, drain, then cut them in half and remove the pits.
Tip: To make it easier to blend the plums, you can also cut them into quarters.
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Blend and strain the juice
Add the plums to the blender along with 40g of sugar, 5 tablespoons of lemon juice, 60ml of water, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Place the blender container in the blender, turn the machine on at high speed, and blend the mixture until smooth.
Then, strain the mixture through a sieve to extract the juice, discarding the pulp. Add about 30 – 50ml of water to filter out the pulp again.
Finally, stir the mixture well, and you have completed the juice.
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Final product
Now, add ice to the glass and pour the plum lemon juice in, garnishing with a slice of lemon, and enjoy!
The glass of plum lemon juice has a beautiful pastel pink color, very charming. Taking a sip, you will smell the faint aroma of plums, with a sweet and sour taste, extremely refreshing, perfect for cooling off on hot sunny days.
5. Grilled plum juice
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Processing
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Plum Juice For 2 people
Plums 600 gr Ginger powder 1/2 tablespoon Cinnamon powder 1/2 tablespoon Sugar 120 gr Yellow lemons 2 fruits
How to choose fresh yellow lemons
- Choose medium-sized lemons with thin, smooth skin that feels firm and plump. When touched, the skin of the lemon should feel smooth, not rough.
- Juicy lemons will feel heavy in your hand, and when you press lightly on the skin, you should see essential oil being released, giving off a pleasant aroma. If the lemon has a pungent smell, it is likely to have been treated with chemicals.
- Avoid choosing lemons that are dull yellow, have rough skin, or show black spots.
See details: How to choose fresh yellow lemons
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Required Tools
How to Make Grilled Plum Lemon Juice
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Prepare Plums
Since the skin is kept intact, after purchasing, soak the plums in a little diluted salt water for 5 – 10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with water and let them drain.
Use a knife to cut the plums in half, remove the pits, and then cut the plums into wedges.
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Grill the Plums
Line a baking tray with a layer of baking paper, then arrange the plums on the paper.
Preheat the oven to 160 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes to stabilize the oven temperature.
Next, sprinkle 40g of sugar, 1/2 tablespoon of ginger powder, and 1/2 tablespoon of cinnamon powder evenly over the plum slices. Then, place the plum tray in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius and grill for 20 minutes.
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Blend and strain the juice
After roasting the plums, use a flat spatula to remove the plums from the parchment paper, gently stir and place them into a blender.
Cut the lemon in half, squeeze out the juice, remove the seeds, and pour the juice in along with the plums.
Continue adding 80 grams of sugar and 1 liter of water into the blender. Cover the lid and turn on the machine at high speed to blend the mixture until smooth.
Finally, strain the mixture through a sieve to remove any remaining pulp to make the juice smoother.
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The final product
A glass of roasted plum lemonade with the aroma of ginger, cinnamon, and roasted plums exudes a light, warm fragrance. The chilled juice has a sweet and sour taste from the plums and lemons combined, leaving a lingering taste on the tip of the tongue that is incredibly stimulating, making everyone fall in love with the flavor of this juice!
6. Apple Plum Juice
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Processing
5 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Apple Plum Juice For 1 person
Hanoi plums 4 fruits Apples 1 fruit Ginger 1/2 bulb (small bulb) Lemon 1/2 fruit Ice cubes A little
How to choose crispy and delicious apples
- Apple size: You should not choose apples that are too big or too small. Overly large apples may be treated with growth hormones. Small apples are likely to be picked too early and not sweet.
- Apple shape: Choose round, firm apples that feel heavy, as they will yield more juice.
- Apple color: You should choose apples with bright colors and shiny skins, as these will be sweeter. Shiny apples are usually juicier than those that feel soft and spongy when touched.
- Smell of apples: Ripe and delicious apples usually have a very fragrant smell, making them tastier. Apples that are not fully ripe will be less fragrant and often taste sour and slightly astringent, making them less enjoyable to eat.
Tools needed
How to make Plum Apple Juice
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Prepare plums and apples
First, wash the plums under running water, using your hands to scrub the skin clean, then rinse again and let them drain. Next, cut the plums in half to remove the seed inside.
Then, wash the apples, remove the stem and seeds, and cut them into small pieces. Peel the ginger and cut it into small pieces.
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Blend and strain the juice
Next, add the prepared plums, apples, and ginger, along with 800ml of water into the blender and blend the mixture for 2 – 3 minutes.
Then, strain the juice mixture through a strainer to remove any pulp. Finally, pour the juice into a glass, squeeze the juice of 1/2 a lemon, add ice cubes, stir well, and enjoy immediately.
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Final product
Plum apple juice has a naturally sweet and fragrant taste from the apple combined with a slight sourness from the lemon and plum. This is an impeccable combination, delicious and nutritious.
7. Plum Peach Juice
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Processing
5 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Plum Peach Juice For 1 person
Hanoi plums 4 fruits Peaches 3 fruits Sugar 1/2 tablespoon Ice cubes 1 cup Filtered water 500 ml
How to choose delicious peaches
- The size of a good peach should be small, about the size of a teacup, round and have a diameter of 3 – 5cm. When ripe, the peach has a yellow and deep red color.
- When held, the peach feels firm in hand, and pressing lightly on the fruit should not make it soft.
- When tasted, an unripe peach will be crunchy, juicy, and have a slightly sweet and sour taste. For ripe peaches, the flesh will be yellow, soft, and the sweet and sour flavor will be more intense.
Tools needed
How to make Plum Peach Juice
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Prepare the plums and peaches
You wash the plums and peaches under running water, using your hands to scrub the outer skin clean.
Next, use a knife to cut the flesh of the fruit into small pieces, removing the pit in the center.
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Blend and strain the juice
Next, add the flesh of the plum and peach into the blender along with 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, 500ml of filtered water, and 1/2 cup of ice cubes. Blend the mixture for 3 – 5 minutes until smooth.
Finally, strain the mixture through a sieve and pour it into a glass, adding the remaining ice cubes to serve immediately.
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Final product
Just a small sip of the plum peach juice is enough for you to feel the gentle aroma of this drink. The sweet and fragrant taste of peach blends perfectly with the light sourness of plum, making it very easy to drink and extremely refreshing.
8. Plum Pear Juice
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Processing
5 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Plum Pear Juice Serves 2 people
Nam Phi Pear 4 pieces Hanoi Plum 2 pieces Yellow Lemon 1/2 piece Ginger 1 root (small root) Strawberry Syrup 200 ml Filtered Water 500 ml
How to choose fresh and delicious pears
- To make the drink tastier, you should use South African pears to get the natural sweetness.
- Shape: Choose pears that are round, plump, and not deformed or have unusual shapes.
- Skin: Select pears with smooth skin and a lot of red color. The darker the red, the riper the pear will be, resulting in a sweeter and juicier taste.
- Stem: Choose pears that still have the stem firmly attached to ensure freshness.
Tools needed
How to make Plum Pear Juice
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Prepare the plums and pears
Wash the plums and pears to remove any dirt from their skins.
Then, cut off the stem of the pear and chop the flesh into small pieces. For the plum, cut it in half and remove the pit in the middle.
Wash the yellow lemon, cut off the outer skin to prevent bitterness when blending. Finally, peel the ginger, rinse it briefly, and then chop it into small pieces.
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Blend and filter the juice
Add to the blender: plums, pears, lemon, ginger, 200ml strawberry syrup, 500ml filtered water and blend the mixture for about 5 minutes until smooth.
Finally, filter the juice mixture through a sieve, pour it into a glass, and add ice cubes to complete.
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Final product
Plum and pear juice does not require added sugar but has a very natural sweet flavor. There is a slight sour taste from the lemon, sweetness from the plums and pears, especially a mild spiciness from fresh ginger, which will definitely make you love it.
How to choose delicious Hanoi plums (Northern plums)
- Choose plums that are large, round, and have a smooth red or purple-red skin. Additionally, you should select those with a white powder coating on the skin as these are freshly picked plums.
- You can gently press the plum with your fingers; if it has a slight softness, it will taste very sweet. Conversely, if the plum is still hard, it will be very sour and astringent. However, you should also avoid selecting plums that are too soft and show signs of being mushy.
- Do not choose plums that are green or half red and half green, as these are unripe and will taste sour.
- Avoid plums that are bruised, have dark spots, or are leaking juice.
- You should buy plums in the right season, around mid-May to the end of June, as this will be the best time to easily choose fresh and delicious plums at reasonable prices.
With simple steps, you can easily prepare 8 ways to make plum juice that is refreshing, delicious with a sweet and sour taste that is extremely “tongue-flattering” and loved by everyone. Quickly save this recipe and show off your skills right away!
