RestaurantsTaqueria Los AltosJugo Natural Grande (large Fresh Juice) Recipe

Jugo Natural Grande (large Fresh Juice) Recipe

Inspired by Taqueria Los Altos
Time15m
Serves1

Orange, carrot, or celery juice. Freshly squeezed in house.

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Ingredients

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Juice Base

Method

Preparation

1

Wash and prep produce

Thoroughly wash all produce under cold running water. For carrots and celery, scrub to remove dirt. Trim carrot ends and peel if desired; cut into pieces small enough to fit your juicer feed chute. Trim celery stalk bases and cut into similar-size pieces. For oranges, roll each on the counter with firm pressure to loosen juices, then cut in half crosswise.

2

Optional chilling

If you prefer a very cold juice, place the prepared produce in the refrigerator for 15–30 minutes or add ice to the serving glass later. Do not freeze or overly chill citrus before juicing as cold temperature can reduce juice yield slightly.

Juicing - Citrus (Orange Juice)

3

Using a hand or electric citrus juicer, juice the orange halves until mostly dry. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher if you want pulp-free juice; otherwise, leave as is for a pulpy texture. Taste and if desired, stir in up to 1 tsp honey or agave and 1/2 lemon or lime juice to brighten flavor. Add up to 1/4 cup cold water only if the juice is too concentrated for your taste.

4

Fill the serving glass with ice (about 1 cup), pour the juice over ice, stir briefly, and serve immediately.

Juicing - Root (Carrot Juice)

5

Feed carrot pieces through an electric juicer or use a high-speed cold-press/centrifugal juicer. Collect juice in the pitcher. If you prefer a smoother juice, strain through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove excessive fiber.

6

Optionally add the juice of 1/2 lemon or up to 1 tsp honey/agave to balance sweetness. If the juice is too thick, stir in up to 1/4 cup cold water to reach desired consistency.

7

Pour over ice in the serving glass and serve immediately.

Juicing - Greens (Celery Juice)

8

Feed celery stalks through an electric juicer. Celery yields a relatively mild, watery juice; collect in the pitcher. For a smoother drink, strain through a fine mesh strainer (this step is optional).

9

Season celery juice with a small pinch of salt if desired and/or a squeeze (about 1/2) of lemon or lime to brighten the flavor. Do not add sweetener unless preferred—celery is typically enjoyed savory.

10

Pour over ice and serve immediately.

Finishing & Serving

11

Taste the prepared juice and adjust: add more citrus for brightness, a touch of sweetener for balance (carrot or orange), or a pinch of salt for celery. Stir gently to combine any additions.

12

Serve immediately over ice for best flavor and freshness. Fresh juices are best consumed within 12–24 hours refrigerated in a sealed container; separation is natural—shake or stir before serving.