Did you know that Christopher Columbus brought the first orange to America in 1493? Or that Navel Oranges are named after the belly button shape near the bottom? Well now you do! Why the orange-centric trivia? Because August is National Orange Month!
In the US, about 25 billion oranges are cultivated every year, and this fruit is the fourth-most popular fruit in the country. Oranges are rich in vitamin C, which is required by the human body. Vitamin C is an antioxidant which boosts the body’s immune system, body’s iron absorption capacity, reduces the risk of heart diseases and facilitates healing of wounds. Since vitamin C is not produced by the body, its supply has to be fed into the body on a regular basis. Besides vitamin C, oranges are also rich in fiber which helps increase the level of good cholesterol in the blood, regulates the blood sugar levels and helps in preventing colon cancer. Oranges also contain calcium, potassium, magnesium and Vitamin B6.
Orange Pineapple Wine Spritzer Recipe
3 oz VOGA Italia Pinot Grigio
2 oz club soda
1 oz freshly squeezed orange juice
1 oz freshly squeezed pineapple juice
1 tsp powdered sugar
Preparation: Shake everything except soda with ice; strain into a martini glass. Add 2 oz. of soda and garnish with a pineapple spear if desired.
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I have never mixed orange and pineapple juices in an alcoholic drink although this is close to sangria. I shall try it soon
Sounds yummy! I should try it!