Acadia Sunrise: An Orange, Carrot, and Ginger Juice
A simple morning juice named for Cadillac Mountain in Acadia, the first place in the U.S. to catch the sunrise. Three ingredients, one minute, no fuss.
Cadillac Mountain in Maine’s Acadia National Park rises 1,530 feet above the shoreline — the highest point along the North Atlantic seaboard, and depending on the time of year, one of three places in Maine where you can see the first sunrise in the United States. This juice is the kitchen version of standing on that summit at 4:45 a.m. with a thermos: orange, carrot, ginger, and the day starting before everyone else’s.
It’s also as simple as 1-2-3.
Ingredients
- 1-inch slice of ginger root
- 2 oranges
- 3 large carrots (or the equivalent)
Directions
- Wash the fruit and vegetables.
- Cut a 1-inch piece off the ginger root, peel the oranges, and trim the tops off the carrots.
- Run everything through the juicer.
- Drink it cold, ideally facing east.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Cadillac Mountain the first sunrise spot in the U.S.? Cadillac Mountain, at 1,530 feet, is the highest point on the North Atlantic seaboard. From early October through early March, its elevation and eastward exposure make it one of the first places in the contiguous United States to catch the sun — sometimes by several minutes.
Do I need a specific type of juicer for this recipe? Any juicer handles it. A centrifugal juicer is faster; a masticating juicer pulls a little more juice from the carrots and ginger. Either way, you’re done in under two minutes.
Can I make this without a juicer? Yes. Blend everything with a splash of water, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth. The texture is slightly thicker but the flavor holds.
How far in advance can I make the Acadia Sunrise juice? Best drunk immediately — citrus oxidizes fast. If you need to prep ahead, seal it in a jar with as little air as possible and refrigerate; drink within 12 hours.