Caffeine Free Fresh Orange Juice
Few things beat the simple pleasure of squeezing your own oranges and pouring a glass of something genuinely fresh. Store-bought options often come with additives, preservatives, or processing steps you can't fully trace, so making it yourself puts you completely in control of what's in the glass. Navel and Valencia oranges are both naturally sweet and juicy, and either variety will give you a vibrant, bright flavor that no carton can really replicate. A pinch of salt might sound unexpected, but it subtly rounds out the citrus and makes the sweetness pop in the best way. The fine-mesh strainer step lets you dial in exactly how much pulp you want, so every glass is exactly to your liking. It's as pure and straightforward as a drink can get — just fruit, a little optional seasoning, and nothing else.
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2 servings
- 4 large navel or valencia oranges
- 1 pinch salt (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Halve 4 large oranges crosswise. Press each half firmly onto a citrus juicer and twist to extract the juice, working over a measuring cup or bowl until all halves are juiced — you should have about 2 cups of juice.
- 2
Pour the juice through a fine-mesh strainer into glasses to remove seeds and excess pulp, or skip the strainer if you prefer pulpy juice. Add a pinch of salt, if using, and stir briefly. Serve immediately.