Jul 14 2026

Orange Juice Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

Make Orange Juice Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Juice Ingredients

Garnish (Optional)

Method

Juicing Process

  1. 1

    Prepare the Oranges

    Rinse the fresh oranges under cold water to remove any dirt or pesticides. Pat dry with a clean towel.

  2. 2

    Cut the Oranges

    Slice each orange in half horizontally using a sharp knife.

  3. 3

    Juicing

    Using a manual or electric juicer, juice the halved oranges until all the juice is extracted. If using a manual juicer, press firmly to ensure maximum juice extraction.

  4. 4

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed orange juice with 1 cup of water and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Stir well until the sugar is fully dissolved.

  5. 5

    Chill the Juice

    Add 1 cup of ice cubes to the pitcher to chill the juice. Stir gently.

Serving Suggestions

  1. 6

    Garnish (Optional)

    If desired, add mint leaves and orange slices on top of the juice for garnish.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Pour the orange juice into glasses and serve immediately for the best flavor.

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