Honey Free Fresh Orange Juice
There is something almost meditative about pressing a fresh orange onto a juicer and watching the juice flow — no blender, no complicated steps, just pure citrus in a glass. This is the kind of drink that tastes dramatically better than anything poured from a carton, with a brightness and sweetness that only comes from fruit at its peak. Navel and Valencia oranges are both excellent choices here, each bringing a slightly different balance of sweetness and tang. A pinch of salt is a small but clever touch that rounds out the flavor without dulling the natural citrus punch. Since the only ingredients are whole oranges and an optional pantry staple, there is absolutely nothing to second-guess — no added sweeteners, no hidden extras, just fruit doing exactly what it does best. Strain it smooth or leave it pulpy depending on your mood, and drink it right away while it still has that just-squeezed sparkle.
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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.