Orange Juice Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Wash the Oranges
Thoroughly wash the fresh oranges under running water to remove any dirt or pesticides.
- 2
Cut the Oranges
Using a sharp knife, cut each orange in half horizontally.
- 3
Juicing the Oranges
Using a citrus juicer or reamer, extract the juice from each half of the oranges into a measuring cup. Ensure to remove any seeds that may fall into the juice.
- 4
Mixing Ingredients
In a pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed orange juice, sugar, and water. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Serving
- 5
Taste and Adjust
Taste the juice and adjust sweetness by adding additional sugar if desired or a splash of lemon juice for extra tartness.
- 6
Chill or Serve Immediately
You can serve the orange juice immediately over ice or refrigerate it for about 30 minutes to chill before serving.
- 7
Garnish (Optional)
If using, add mint leaves to the glasses for garnish before serving.