Your body called—it wants to start the day with this vibrant golden juice that’s packed with citrus, ginger, and sea buckthorn to hydrate, awaken, and give your immune system a nudge in the right direction.
Vitamin C to the rescue!
If you can’t find sea buckthorn, try using unsweetened acerola cherry juice or a mix of fresh orange and (a splash of) tart cherry juices. You’ll enjoy that punchy vitamin-C hit with a vibrant morning kick.
This recipe was originally published in the September 2025 issue of alive magazine.
Equinox Morning Elixir
Ingredients
- 1 large orange, peeled
- 1 small lemon, peeled
- 1 carrot, peeled
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh or frozen sea buckthorn
- 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) knob fresh turmeric, peeled
- 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) knob fresh gingerroot, peeled
- 1 tsp (5 mL) raw honey or maple syrup for vegan
- 1 cup (250 mL) cold coconut water or regular water
- Pinch sea salt
Directions
01
To high-speed blender, add all ingredients and blend on high until smooth. Strain through fine-mesh sieve or nut milk bag if you prefer a smoother texture.
02
Pour into 2 small glasses and serve immediately, or chill for up to 24 hours.
Corinne Quesnel is a Vancouver-based photographer, recipe developer, and health writer. She creates visually stunning, nutritious recipes, blending her passion for food and wellness with creative flair.
