Pistachio 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. This recipe calls for navel or Valencia oranges, both known for their natural sweetness and high juice yield, so every glass tastes bright and vibrant. A fine-mesh strainer keeps things smooth if you prefer a cleaner sip, or you can skip it entirely and enjoy all that pulpy goodness. The optional pinch of salt is a small but clever touch that subtly enhances the natural sweetness without making it taste salty. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, this is about as worry-free as a recipe gets — just oranges, a juicer, and a strainer. It's the kind of simple, wholesome drink that feels like a treat every single time.
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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.