Coconut Free Fresh Orange Juice
There is something almost luxurious about a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice, especially when you know exactly what went into it. Store-bought options can be surprisingly tricky to navigate, with added flavors, preservatives, and processing aids that aren't always obvious on the label. This version keeps things beautifully simple — just ripe navel or Valencia oranges and an optional pinch of salt that quietly rounds out the natural sweetness. The salt trick is a small but genuinely clever touch, softening any bitterness and making the citrus flavor pop in a way that plain juice just doesn't. Straining out the seeds gives you a smooth, clean pour, though leaving the pulp in is absolutely a valid life choice. It comes together in minutes and tastes like something you'd pay too much for at a brunch spot.
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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.