Cinnamon Free Fresh Orange Juice
Few things beat a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice made entirely from scratch — no concentrates, no additives, just pure citrus. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to cinnamon, packaged juices and flavored drinks can be a minefield, since spice blends and "natural flavors" sometimes sneak into commercial products. This recipe keeps things beautifully simple: just oranges and an optional pinch of salt, so you know exactly what's in every sip. Navel or Valencia oranges both work wonderfully here, delivering that bright, sweet-tart flavor that tastes like sunshine in a glass. A quick pass through a fine-mesh strainer gives you a smooth, clean pour, or you can skip it entirely if you love a little pulp. That tiny pinch of salt is optional but surprisingly effective at rounding out the natural sweetness. It's the kind of effortless, wholesome drink that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a carton.
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Learn more →Ingredients
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.