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What kind of fruit juices do you enjoy? Do you like a mix, or a specialty that you can only get a few different places? Are there some you can't get where you live, but would purchase otherwise? Is the price of not-from-concentrate juice prohibitive for you?

I thought I'd ask, because I was just at Wal-Mart today, when I was hit by a sudden thirst, and bought up a few jugs of some juices I hadn't drank in a decade or so, just on a whim. Or at least a semi-whim, I should say - I only meant to buy a gallon of grapefruit juice (in the superstition that it counteracts opiate tolerance; no clue whether it's really effective, but I've heard it a few places) but ended up leaving with not only grapefruit, but ruby red grapefruit, concorde grape, and a little jug of pomegranate/cranberry. :)

So that's the question - nothing complicated, but worth the asking, I think. Some of you are from exotic locales (from my perspective) and might know about juices I've never even heard of, so there's that, too. :p

Poll on the way.

Does lemonade count?

If so, lemonade sans sugar.

Does lemonade count?

If so, lemonade sans sugar.

Sure does - it's on the list. :) I'm not sure how to make it minus the sugar, but I do love a little lemon in water. An old superstition in my family says it helps with weightloss, but I'm not sure science agrees. :p

Sure does - it's on the list. :) I'm not sure how to make it minus the sugar, but I do love a little lemon in water. An old superstition in my family says it helps with weightloss, but I'm not sure science agrees. :p
Woo.

Maybe it has the same sort of effect on the stomache as the mouth?

Woo.

Maybe it has the same sort of effect on the stomache as the mouth?

The exact phrase I used to hear was "it'll shrink your stomache," when offering me a full cup of pure lemon juice, full-strength. Those were relatives from the Old Country. :p

The exact phrase I used to hear was "it'll shrink your stomache," when offering me a full cup of pure lemon juice, full-strength. Those were relatives from the Old Country. :p

Even I...have never tried that. Mainly because I've never had enough lemons, so I dilute with water and it lasts longer.

Less food in the Old Country maybe?
You know how the saying goes: When famine strikes, drink lemon juice.

Even I...have never tried that. Mainly because I've never had enough lemons, so I dilute with water and it lasts longer.

Less food in the Old Country maybe?
You know how the saying goes: When famine strikes, drink lemon juice.

Could be - folk wisdom usually comes from some utilitarian purpose. I've heard a few debunked (olive oil on burns, etc.) but even if it isn't a miracle juice, a little lemon in water couldn't possible be worse for you than a 200-calorie can of corn syrup. :p Swapping one of those for the lemon option could have you down a half a pound per week, without depriving yourself of any flavor. So that's something, at least. :)

Cranblueberry is good. The blueberry is the only combination I have come across that kicks out the cranberry aftertaste.

Could be - folk wisdom usually comes from some utilitarian purpose. I've heard a few debunked (olive oil on burns, etc.) but even if it isn't a miracle juice, a little lemon in water couldn't possible be worse for you than a 200-calorie can of corn syrup. :p Swapping one of those for the lemon option could have you down a half a pound per week, without depriving yourself of any flavor. So that's something, at least. :)

I read that as bums. Heh.

Anyway, you propose a likely scenario.

Apple mostly.

Cranblueberry is good. The blueberry is the only combination I have come across that kicks out the cranberry aftertaste.

Hm. That's a new one on me, but it sounds pretty good. The cranberry does have a bit of a bitterness in the aftertaste. Neat. :)

I feel odd that I know what everyone of the juices listed tastes like with alcohol.. >.>

Except for pomegranate. Haven't tried that yet.

Oh, and, Fuze ftw.

I feel odd that I know what everyone of the juices listed tastes like with alcohol.. >.>

Except for pomegranate. Haven't tried that yet.

Oh, and, Fuze ftw.

Heh. I'm not a drinker myself, but I remember going through a *lot* of orange, pineapple and cranberry juice when I worked at a bar/restaurant. Fruit juices are all pretty popular with alcohol, it seems. :p

Heh. I'm not a drinker myself, but I remember going through a *lot* of orange, pineapple and cranberry juice when I worked at a bar/restaurant. Fruit juices are all pretty popular with alcohol, it seems. :p

Surprisingly, pineapple juice goes great with whiskey. *nods*

All of them, you motherfuckers!

ALL OF THEM!

My current favorite is a mix of orange and guava. I have a feeling I'd like juice from only guava, but unfortunately it can't be bought where I live.

The exact phrase I used to hear was "it'll shrink your stomache," when offering me a full cup of pure lemon juice, full-strength. Those were relatives from the Old Country. :p

*goes outside in the dark to strip the lemon trees bare*

I feel odd that I know what everyone of the juices listed tastes like with alcohol.. >.>

Except for pomegranate. Haven't tried that yet.

Oh, and, Fuze ftw.

Pomegranate margaritas are outstanding. I am not even a big fan of margaritas, but this waitress at el cholo sold me on it and it was deliiiicious.

I used to be a pineapple juice fiend as a child/adolescent. I could not get enough. It was very odd.

Now, I still like pineapple juice, but I'm also a big fan of guava juice and passionfruit juice, the former being much easier to find than the latter except in a mix. I had a wonderful bottle of pure guava juice the other day, but when I went back to buy more they weren't carrying it anymore. :(

As much as I love juice, though, I don't drink it much because I feel like I'm drinking pure sugar and I have Food Issues.

I choose Grape juice but only after it has been fermented!

Non-alcoholic apple juice is the way to go. But you can't go past a a mix of full bodied juices such as tropical juice comprising of orange, apple, pineapple, guava and passionfruit amongst other things a large glass of that in the morning keeps me going till mid afternoon where I don't feel hungry and so don't need lunch nor do I feel like I am lacking energy, good stuff.

What kind of fruit juices do you enjoy? Do you like a mix, or a specialty that you can only get a few different places? Are there some you can't get where you live, but would purchase otherwise? Is the price of not-from-concentrate juice prohibitive for you?
Poll on the way.

Mixed fruit juice
orange carrot
orange
mango

Oh, and, Fuze ftw.

Fuze is fucking awesome...although I prefer their teas over their juices. The Oolong Tea is especially tasty.

The "Slenderize" blends all have some funky aftertaste that I can't stand, so sadly half of Fuze flavors, for me, are simply undrinkable.

Surprisingly, pineapple juice goes great with whiskey. *nods*

It does...actually most things go well with whiskey!

Mountain Dew was originally invented for use as a whiskey mixer! :eek: :p

All of them, you motherfuckers!

ALL OF THEM!

Juice does indeed rule that much...that said, my favorites are Apple and White Grape.

Orange juice is good too, but no pulp please, kthnx.

I like mango but it's not there.
meh i'll have to settle for orange juice, it's cheap and readily available and it's meant to be good for you. Sums me up really.:D

I do enjoy Tropicana's Orange Smooth or Cranberry Juice...mmm.

I now feel dirty, as I voted for Apple, Pomegranate, and grape, forgot about my love for all things lime... I still love you Lime...

All of them, you motherfuckers!

ALL OF THEM!

that one made me laugh out loud......good post..

I absolutely love pomegranate juice.

Where's blueberry juice!?!?!... Don't ask...

Mmm... blueberry juice. I like the sound of that.

Orange.

Where's blueberry juice!?!?!... Don't ask...

#1 tomato juice.
#2 vegetable juice
#3 grape juice.

I drink juice all the time, ever since I gave soda the boot.

I like anything with cherry in it.

APPLE JUICE FTW!!!

I like Grape, Lemonade and OJ too (the juice not the killer)

vitaminwater better :)

Watermelon juice <3

Blueberry juice=tastes blue.
Orange juice=tastes orange.
Blackcurrent juice=tastes black.
Cranberry juice=tastes of beret red.
Who says colours don't taste of anything?

I like mango but it's not there.

Mango juice = epic win

OJ too (the juice not the killer)

rofl

:confused:

I thought slushies had colour flavours!

they do?
I haven't had one of those in ages.
Maybe it's a trick to make you think of flavours in your colour when in fact there is no flavour at all but your imagination (see Peter Pan eating imaginary food).

Blueberry juice=tastes blue.
Orange juice=tastes orange.
Blackcurrent juice=tastes black.
Cranberry juice=tastes of beret red.
Who says colours don't taste of anything?

:confused:

I thought slushies had colour flavours!

Williams pear juice. Unbelievably delicious, and similarly hard to come by.
Peach juice. Yummy!
Blackcurrant juice (actually it's 1 part juice, four parts water, it's too sour and has too strong taste to drink straight).
Apple/white grapes/raspberry mixed juice.
Apple/apricot/prune mixed juice.
Carrot/apple/raspberry mixed juice.
The last three are meant for children and were it not for the fact that I have two of the little, um, beauties I'd never know how tasty they are. I mean the juices, of course.