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Ingredients
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Fresh Orange Juice
Method
Fresh Orange Juice
Prepare oranges
Wash the oranges thoroughly under cool running water to remove any dirt or residue. Roll each orange on the counter with firm pressure to loosen the juice inside.
Cut and juice
Cut each orange in half crosswise. Using a citrus juicer (manual or electric) or a reamer, press and rotate each half to extract the juice into a bowl or pitcher. Continue until you have juice from all oranges (should yield about 1 to 1 1/2 cups).
Strain (optional)
If you prefer pulp-free juice, pour the freshly squeezed orange juice through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean pitcher, pressing with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard seeds and most of the pulp, or reserve pulp if you like some texture.
Adjust and chill
If the juice is very tart, stir in the optional sugar or simple syrup (start with 1 tsp) and a pinch of salt to round the flavor. Add 1 tablespoon cold water if the juice is too concentrated. Taste and adjust sweetness or salt as desired.
Serve
Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the fresh orange juice over the ice. Serve immediately for best flavor. Leftover juice can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours; stir before serving.