How to Squeeze Your Own Citrus Juice

National Fresh Squeezed Juice Day calls for the zesty tang of freshly squeezed Darling Citrus^® juice! Squeezing your own citrus at home is quick, easy and brings a burst of freshness that store-bought just can’t match. From Darling Oranges^® to Darling Lemons^® to Darling Grapefruit^®, every squeeze is filled with sunshine and flavor. Let’s grab our citrus, roll up our sleeves and get squeezing!

Step 1: Choose Your Citrus!

What citrusy flavor are you craving? Darling Oranges^® bring sweetness, Darling Lemons^® a squeeze of tang, Darling Limes^® a hint of zest and grapefruits a touch of tart. Use our best tips to pick out citrus that’s full of juicy goodness!

Step 2: Prep Your Citrus!

Rinse the fruit thoroughly, then roll on a countertop with your palm, applying gentle pressure. This helps to break down the membranes inside, releasing more juice.

Step 3: Slice Your Citrus!

Use a knife to carefully cut the citrus in half. For larger fruits like Darling Oranges^®, Darling Minneolas^®, Darling Cara Caras^® or Darling Grapefruit^®, consider cutting them into quarters.

Step 4: Juice Your Citrus!

Get to squeezing using one of the following juicing methods:

• Manual Reamer or Juicer: Hold the citrus halves firmly and twist against the reamer to release the juice.
• Handheld Citrus Squeezer: Place the citrus half cut-side down into the squeezer and press the handles together over a bowl or glass.
• Electric Juicer: For larger quantities of juice, an electric juicer makes the job quicker and easier.
• Hand-Squeeze: No tools, no problem! Hold a citrus half or quarter over a bowl or glass, and firmly squeeze while rotating slightly to extract the juice. Place a small strainer beneath the citrus to catch any seeds as you squeeze.

Step 5: Strain 

If you prefer pulp-free juice, pour the juice through a fine mesh strainer to remove pulp and seeds. For extra flavor and nutrients, leave the pulp in!

Step 6: Enjoy

For the freshest flavor, enjoy the juice immediately. When it comes to enjoying freshly-squeezed Darling Citrus^® juice, the options are endless! Kickstart your day with a vibrant glass of Darling Orange^® juice, top a salad with a zesty Darling Lemon^® marinade, or level up your dinner entree with a Darling Minneola^® glaze. 

Check out some of our favorite ways to use Darling Citrus^® juice in recipes, drinks and other refreshing treats:

• Zesty Dinner Dishes

• Citrus Cocktails and Mocktails

• Refreshing Salads + Salad Dressings

• Ginger Citrus Immunity Booster Shot

• Citrus Juice Detox Recipes

• Homemade Darling Citrus^® Popsicles

• Citrus-Infused Tea

Step 7: Store

Store any leftover juice in an airtight container in a refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Which Darling Citrus^® juice will you squeeze first?

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