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A glass of freshly squeezed orange juice on a wooden board

Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

Chef Markus Mueller
Nothing beats a glass of fresh squeezed orange juice. Make your own to serve at brunch, Mothers Day, in a Mimosa, or just because!
4.70 from 10 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American, Canadian, European, Mediterranean
Servings 2 glasses
Calories 387 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 10 Oranges Juiced

Instructions
 

  • Wash the oranges to remove any potential pesticide residue.
  • Cut the oranges in half with a sharp knife. Using a hand held citrus reamer, (or an electric juicer), twist the flesh of the oranges on the reamer to extract the juice and pulp.
    a fresh orange being squeezed over a sieve to extract its juice
  • Pour the freshly squeezed orange juice into a glass and enjoy!
    A glass of freshly squeezed orange juice on a wooden board

Notes

Pro Tips:
  • If the oranges are very firm, roll them on the countertop with your palm while applying downward pressure. This helps break up the individual segments and juice-filled vesicles. releasing more juice.
  • If you prefer pulp-free orange juice, use a strainer to remove the pulp before serving the orange juice.

Nutrition

Calories: 387kcal

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

Keyword breakfast, freshly squeezed orange juice, fruit juice, oj
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