Freshly Squeezed Orangeade Recipe
Refreshing and sweet homemade orangeade made with freshly squeezed orange and lemon juices combined with a simple syrup and chilled water, perfect for a hot day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 13 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Simple Syrup
- 2 cups water
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
Orangeade
- 6 cups water
- 1 ½ cups freshly squeezed orange juice
- ⅓ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Make Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water and 1 ½ cups of white sugar to a boil. Let it cook for 3 minutes while stirring to dissolve the sugar completely, creating a clear simple syrup.
- Mix Orangeade: In a large pitcher, combine the prepared simple syrup with 6 cups of cold water, 1 ½ cups of freshly squeezed orange juice, and ⅓ cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Stir well to mix all ingredients evenly.
- Chill: Refrigerate the combined orangeade mixture until it is thoroughly cold, typically for at least 1 hour, before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the sugar amount if you prefer a less sweet orangeade.
- Freshly squeezed juices provide the best flavor compared to store-bought juices.
- You can add ice cubes when serving to keep the drink cold longer.
- For an extra twist, garnish with fresh orange or lemon slices.
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