Description
Refresh your day with our delightful Fresh Orange Lemonade (Orangeade) Recipe! Bursting with the vibrant flavors of freshly squeezed oranges and lemons, this drink is perfect for hot summer days or any gathering. Sweetened naturally with honey, maple syrup, or agave, it’s a refined-sugar-free alternative to store-bought beverages that everyone will love. Quick to prepare in just 10 minutes, this refreshing beverage can be easily customized with sparkling water for a fizzy twist or garnished with citrus slices and mint for added flair. Enjoy it on its own or pair it with light snacks for a complete refreshment experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups freshly squeezed orange juice (about 4–5 medium oranges)
- 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
- 1/3 cup honey (or maple/agave syrup for vegan options)
- 3.5 cups chilled water (still or sparkling)
- Ice and citrus slices for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and halve the oranges and lemons, then extract their juices using a citrus juicer.
- In a mixing pitcher, combine the orange juice and lemon juice.
- Stir in the honey until completely dissolved.
- Add the chilled water and mix thoroughly.
- Serve over ice, garnishing each glass with citrus slices and a sprig of mint.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Beverage
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg