Ginger Free Fresh Orange Juice
Bright, sun-sweet, and completely refreshing, this freshly squeezed orange juice is one of those simple pleasures that tastes nothing like what comes out of a carton. All you need are ripe navel or Valencia oranges and a citrus juicer, so there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to ginger, bottled and store-bought juice blends can be a minefield — many commercial varieties sneak in "natural flavors" or wellness-boosting add-ins that aren't always obvious on the label. Squeezing your own means you control every single ingredient from start to finish. The optional pinch of salt is a small but surprisingly effective trick that rounds out the citrus flavor and makes the sweetness pop. Strain it smooth or leave it gloriously pulpy — either way, it's best served the moment it's made.
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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.