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Ingredients
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Orange Juice
Apple Juice
Pineapple Juice
Cranberry Juice
Method
Orange Juice
- 1
Prepare fruit
Roll the oranges on the counter with moderate pressure to loosen juices. Cut each orange in half crosswise.
- 2
Juice
Using a manual or electric citrus juicer, extract juice from all orange halves into a measuring cup. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher if you prefer pulp-free juice.
- 3
- 4
Serve
Pour over ice (about 4 cubes) into a serving glass. Serve immediately chilled.
Apple Juice
- 5
Prepare apples
Wash apples thoroughly. Core and roughly chop into pieces; peeling is optional (leave peel on for more nutrients and flavor). Toss chopped apples with 1 tsp lemon juice to reduce browning.
- 6
Juice or blend
If using a juicer: feed apple pieces through the juicer and collect the juice. If using a blender: add apple pieces and 1/4 cup cold water to the blender and puree until very smooth, then press through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher to remove solids.
- 7
- 8
Serve
Pour into a glass over ice (4 cubes). Serve immediately for best flavor.
Pineapple Juice
- 9
Prepare pineapple
Cut off top and bottom of the pineapple, stand upright, slice away the peel, and remove eyes. Core the pineapple and cut the flesh into chunks.
- 10
Juice or blend
If using a juicer: process the pineapple chunks through the juicer. If using a blender: combine pineapple chunks with 1/4 cup cold water and blend until smooth, then press through a fine mesh sieve to remove fibrous bits.
- 11
Adjust
Stir in 1/2 tsp lime juice for brightness and up to 1/2 tsp sugar only if the pineapple is underripe. Add additional water (a tablespoon at a time) if juice is too thick.
- 12
Serve
Fill a glass with ice (4 cubes) and pour the juice over it. Serve immediately.
Cranberry Juice
- 13
Cook cranberries
Combine 2 cups cranberries and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer until cranberries burst and soften, about 10 minutes.
- 14
Sweeten and strain
Stir in 2 tablespoons sugar or honey while still warm, adjusting to taste (cranberries are quite tart). Remove from heat and let cool briefly. Pour the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible; discard solids.
- 15
Finish
If desired, stir in 1/2 tsp orange or lemon zest for aroma. Chill or serve over ice (4 cubes). Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.