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Ingredients
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Orange Juice
Method
Orange Juice
- 1
Prepare oranges
Wash the oranges thoroughly under running water to remove any residue. Pat dry with a clean towel.
- 2
Cut and juice
Cut each orange in half crosswise. Using a hand citrus juicer, reamer, or electric juicer, press and twist each half to extract the juice. Collect the juice in a measuring cup or pitcher. Expect approximately 3/4 to 1 cup of juice from three medium oranges (about 180–240 ml).
- 3
Adjust consistency and sweetness
Taste the freshly squeezed juice. If it's too thick or very concentrated, stir in up to 1 tablespoon of cold water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached. If you prefer sweeter juice, dissolve up to 1 teaspoon of sugar or honey into a tablespoon of warm water, then stir into the juice. Add 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice if you want a brighter flavor.
- 4
Strain (optional)
If you prefer pulp-free juice, pour the juice through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean pitcher or serving glass, pressing gently on pulp to extract more liquid.
- 5
Chill and serve
Add 3–4 ice cubes to a glass (optional). Pour the juice over ice and serve immediately for the freshest flavor. If not serving right away, refrigerate in a covered container and consume within 24–48 hours.
