
Few things beat the bright, sunshiny flavor of freshly squeezed orange juice made right in your own kitchen. Store-bought versions can sometimes sneak in additives or be processed on shared equipment, so squeezing your own gives you total peace of mind about exactly what's in your glass. The process here is beautifully simple — just halve the oranges, press them on a citrus juicer, and strain out any seeds so every sip is smooth and clean. A tiny pinch of salt is an optional but surprisingly effective trick that rounds out the natural sweetness and makes the citrus flavor pop even more. It's the kind of recipe that takes almost no effort but tastes like something you'd pay too much for at a brunch spot. Serve it immediately while it's still cold and vibrant for the best possible flavor.
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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.
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.
