Fresh Healthy Orange Juice with Ginger Boost
A quick and easy fresh orange juice recipe with a ginger kick, perfect for boosting immunity and refreshing your day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 large fresh oranges (preferably Valencia or Navel)
- 1 to 1.5 inches fresh ginger root, peeled and finely grated
- 1 cup (240 ml) cold water
- 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Roll each orange firmly on the counter for about 1 minute to loosen the juice. Cut them in half crosswise.
- Use a citrus juicer to extract juice from all the orange halves into a large bowl or pitcher, yielding about 2 to 2.5 cups (480-600 ml) of fresh juice.
- Peel the ginger using a spoon and finely grate about 1 to 1.5 inches of ginger root (roughly 1 tablespoon grated).
- Add the grated ginger to the orange juice and let it steep for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Optionally strain the juice through a fine mesh strainer to remove ginger fibers and pulp for a smoother texture.
- Stir in 1 cup (240 ml) cold water to dilute the juice. Add honey or maple syrup to taste, starting with 1 teaspoon. Add fresh lemon juice if using.
- Serve immediately over ice cubes or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving. Stir before pouring.
Notes
Roll oranges before juicing to maximize juice yield. Grate ginger finely and steep briefly to soften sharpness without losing flavor. Adjust sweetness after tasting. Consume within 24 hours for best freshness and vitamin C content. Strain if you prefer pulp-free juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 90110
- Sugar: 1822
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 2226
- Fiber: 12
- Protein: 1
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