Description
Quench your thirst with our Fresh Orange Lemonade (Orangeade) Recipe, a delightful blend of freshly squeezed citrus juices that captures the essence of summer in every sip. This refreshing drink is sweetened naturally with honey, making it a refined-sugar-free option perfect for hot days, picnics, or casual gatherings. With the vibrant flavors of orange and lemon combined, you can easily adjust the sweetness to your liking and even create sparkling variations. In just ten minutes, you’ll have a pitcher full of revitalizing goodness ready to serve to friends and family. This crowd-pleaser is not only delicious but versatile enough to be customized with fresh herbs or additional fruits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
- 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup honey (or maple/agave for vegan)
- 3 ½ cups water (still or sparkling)
- Ice, citrus slices, and mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Juice the oranges and lemons until you have 1.5 cups of orange juice and 3/4 cup of lemon juice.
- In a large pitcher, mix the citrus juices with honey until fully dissolved.
- Gradually add water while stirring until well combined.
- Serve over ice in chilled glasses, garnished with citrus slices and mint sprigs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg