Zumo de Naranja (Fresh Orange Juice)
Why this recipe works
- Ready in minutes: Fresh oranges are juiced directly into a glass or jug, making this a fast drink with very little preparation.
- Bright fresh flavour: Serving the juice straight away preserves the oranges’ natural acidity, sweetness, and aroma.
- Only what is needed: Ripe oranges provide the flavour and sweetness without added sugar, while ice is optional for extra chill.
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Ingredient notes
- Choose juicy oranges: Pick oranges that feel heavy for their size, as they usually contain more juice.
- Roll before cutting: Rolling each orange firmly on the worktop helps loosen the juice before halving.
- Avoid watery dilution: For a colder drink without weakening the flavour, use frozen orange juice cubes instead of regular ice.
Texture tips
- For a smoother juice: Strain through a sieve and press gently, extracting liquid without pushing too much pulp through.
- For more pulp: Skip straining and pour the juice directly into the glass after juicing.
Timing notes
- Best served immediately: Fresh orange juice tastes brightest straight after squeezing, before the flavour dulls.
- If storing briefly: Chill in a sealed container and drink within 24 hours, stirring before serving because natural separation is expected.
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Instructions
- If using ice, put the ice cubes into a glass and set aside. Halve the oranges.
- Juice the oranges using a citrus juicer. For a smoother juice, strain it through a sieve into a jug or straight into the glass.
- Pour the juice into the glass (over the ice, if using) and serve immediately. Stir once and drink straight away for the freshest flavour.
Recipe notes
Tips
- Roll each orange firmly on the worktop for 10 seconds before cutting to help it release more juice.
- If you strain the juice, press gently with the back of a spoon to extract liquid without forcing too much pulp through.
Substitutions
- Replace Ice cubes with the same amount of Orange juice frozen into cubes for a colder drink without dilution.
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 1 days
- Best served immediately. If needed, chill in a sealed container in the fridge and drink within 24 hours; stir before serving as it will naturally separate.
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Recipe overview
- Servings: 1 glasses
- Total time: 10min (10min active)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: Spanish
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