Orange Lemonade
There is no better way to celebrate warmer weather than with a large pitcher of fresh squeezed Orange Lemonade. It is 4 ingredients, easy to make, and better than store-bought.
EQUIPMENT
- Zester Grater - with handle
- citrus juicer - heavy-duty
- small saucepan - with lid
- fine mesh strainer - small
- glass pitcher
INGREDIENTS
Citrus Syrup
- ¾ cup granulated sugar - or allulose for sugar free
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon orange zest - about half an orange
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest - about one lemon
Orange Lemonade
- citrus syrup - from above
- 1 cup orange juice - about 3 oranges
- 1 cup lemon juice - about 5 lemons
- 3 cups water
- garnish - orange and lemon slices
INSTRUCTIONS
- Prep the oranges and lemons by washing under lukewarm water, lightly scrubbing the peel with a scrubber, and towel drying. Firmly roll the oranges and lemons on the counter several times (this helps loosen more juices). Zest and juice the oranges and lemons until specified measurements above.
- To a small saucepan add water and granulated sugar. Heat over medium until the sugar has dissolved completely.
- Remove syrup from heat and stir in the orange zest and lemon zest. Cover saucepan with lid and allow the syrup to cool (and steep) to room temperature.
- Place a small fine mesh strainer over top a large pitcher. Strain the citrus syrup, orange juice, and lemon juice into the pitcher. Remove the small fine mesh strainer and discard the zest and pulp leftover.
- Add the water into the pitcher and stir until well combined.
- Pour into glasses over ice cubes or crushed ice. Garnish with slices of orange, lemon, or both.
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RECIPE NOTES
STORING INFORMATION
- Stored in a glass pitcher, in the refrigerator, will keep up to 4 days.
- Stored in an airtight pitcher or jar, in the refrigerator, will keep up to 1 week.
RECIPE VARIATIONS TO TRY
- Add a splash of canned coconut milk.
- Turn it into a punch by adding tonic water, sparkling water, mineral water, or sodas.
- Make an orange lemonade mocktail by adding a few ounces of non alcoholic champagne, an alcohol alternative like Seedlip Spice, or non alcoholic vodka.
- Add ice cream, sorbet, or frozen yogurt to make an orange lemonade float.
Metric conversions are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information.
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