Walnut Free Fresh Orange Juice
Bright, sun-kissed, and bursting with natural sweetness, this freshly squeezed orange juice is about as pure and satisfying as a drink can get. Store-bought juices often come with long ingredient lists and processing concerns, but here you know exactly what's going into your glass — just ripe citrus and an optional pinch of salt. That tiny hit of salt, if you choose to add it, subtly rounds out the flavor and makes the sweetness pop in a way that's hard to explain until you try it. The straining step keeps things smooth and seed-free, though skipping it gives you a more rustic, pulpy pour that feels genuinely fresh-squeezed. It comes together in just a few minutes with nothing more than a citrus juicer and a good handful of navel or Valencia oranges. Simple, vibrant, and completely free of any nut-based concerns — this is the kind of glass that makes a slow morning feel like a treat.
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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.