Sour Orange Juice

Sour Orange Juice

A tangy citrus blend that mimics traditional sour oranges using common fruits.

Total 10 min Makes 16 oz Calories 65/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover, Ashkenazi kosher for passover

This juice combines orange, lime, and grapefruit to recreate the sharp, tangy flavor of naranja agria, prized in Latin American and Caribbean cooking. It works as a marinade base for mojo or as a refreshing citrus drink on its own. Mixing the three juices balances sweetness with the bright acidity sour oranges are known for.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice, strained
  • 1/3 cup fresh lime juice, strained
  • 1/4 cup fresh grapefruit juice, strained
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, strained
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Method

  1. Juice the oranges, limes, grapefruit, and lemon separately, straining out seeds and pulp as you go.

  2. In a pitcher or mason jar, combine the orange juice, lime juice, grapefruit juice, and lemon juice.

  3. Stir in the salt until dissolved.

  4. Taste and adjust the balance with a splash more lime or grapefruit juice if a sharper tang is desired.

  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before using as a marinade base or serving over ice.

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    Sour Orange Juice

    This juice combines orange, lime, and grapefruit to recreate the sharp, tangy flavor of naranja agria, prized in Latin American and Caribbean cooking. It works as a marinade base for mojo or as a refreshing citrus drink on its own. Mixing the three juices balances sweetness with the bright acidity sour oranges are known for.

    10 min 16 oz 65 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice, strained
    • 1/3 cup fresh lime juice, strained
    • 1/4 cup fresh grapefruit juice, strained
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, strained
    • 1/8 teaspoon salt

    Method

    1. 1

      Juice the oranges, limes, grapefruit, and lemon separately, straining out seeds and pulp as you go.

    2. 2

      In a pitcher or mason jar, combine the orange juice, lime juice, grapefruit juice, and lemon juice.

    3. 3

      Stir in the salt until dissolved.

    4. 4

      Taste and adjust the balance with a splash more lime or grapefruit juice if a sharper tang is desired.

    5. 5

      Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before using as a marinade base or serving over ice.