Description
A refreshing, nutrient-packed glass of homemade orange juice can brighten your mornings or cool you down on a hot afternoon. This recipe focuses on extracting the pure citrus flavor of fresh oranges, with optional additions like lemon, mint, or ginger to enhance the taste. It’s easy, quick, and requires minimal tools—just fresh fruit and a juicer. Whether you’re preparing it for a solo breakfast or entertaining a crowd, this juice is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Once you taste the clean, vibrant flavor of fresh-squeezed juice, you’ll never want to go back to store-bought again.
Ingredients
- Optional:
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (if needed)
- Few mint leaves for garnish
- Ice cubes
- 6–8 medium fresh oranges (preferably Valencia or Navel)
Instructions
- Wash and dry all oranges thoroughly.
- Roll oranges on a hard surface to release juices inside.
- Cut each orange in half crosswise.
- Juice using a manual press, electric juicer, or hand-squeeze method.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve if you prefer it pulp-free.
- Stir in lemon juice, ginger, or honey if using.
- Pour into glasses over ice and garnish with mint or orange slices.
Notes
Chill oranges before juicing for an instantly cold drink.
Zest the peel before cutting for a stronger citrus aroma.
Drink within 24 hours or freeze in cubes for longer use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Juicing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 112