refreshing choice! Here’s a simple recipe for homemade orange juice:
Ingredients:
4-6 oranges (depending on their size and your desired amount of juice)
1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
– Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions:
1. Choose fresh, ripe oranges. Navels, Valencias, or Blood Oranges work well.
2. Cut the oranges in half and juice them using a manual or electric juicer.
3. If desired, add sugar and salt to taste.
4. Strain the juice to remove any pulp or seeds, if preferred.
5. Chill the juice in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
6. Serve cold, with or without ice cubes.
Tips;
Use a manual juicer for a more rustic, pulpy texture or an electric juicer for a smoother juice.
Adjust the amount of sugar and salt to your taste preferences.
Consider adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to enhance the flavor.
Experiment with different orange varieties for unique flavor profiles.
Some popular orange juice recipes:
Mimosa: Mix 1 part orange juice with 1 part champagne.
Screwdriver: Mix 1 part orange juice with 1 part vodka.
Harvey Wallbanger: Mix 1 part orange juice with 1 part vodka and 1/2 part Galliano liqueur.
Enjoy your freshly squeezed orange juice!