Homemade Orangeade

Everyone knows how refreshing a tall, cold glass of lemonade is on a hot day. Sweet, tart, and cool all at the same time, it’s the quintessential summer drink.

Homemade Orangeade recipe in pitcher

But lemons aren’t the only citrus fruit that makes a great summer refresher. A porch swing and a cool breeze go just as well with lime, grapefruit, or even orange. And since an orange has more juice in it than a lemon, it doesn’t take nearly as many of them to make a pitcher of Homemade Orangeade. That means less time squeezing and more time sipping.

The only problem with orangeade is that it can be a little on the mild side. Oranges don’t have as strong a flavor as lemons, so a diluted, sweetened orange juice can be a bit bland. To fix that, I add just a bit of lemon juice to my orangeade along with the orange juice. And I sweeten it with honey, as well as simple syrup, to give the flavor an extra touch of fragrance and complexity.

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With the flavors of orange, lemon, and honey in one ice-cold glass, this Homemade Orangeade is all set to become your new favorite summer drink.

Recipe Tips:

  • If you don’t like your orangeade quite as sweet, omit the honey. If you want it sweeter, add an extra ½ cup of sugar into the simple syrup.
  • If you don’t like pulp, the juice can be strained.
  • For a more refreshing taste, mix the mint into the pitcher of juice.

 glasses of orangeade

FAQs:

How should I store the Orangeade?

  • Store in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

Can I add more water?

  • More water can be added, but the more that is added the more diluted the flavor will be.

What are substitutions that I can make?

  • Sparkling water can be used in place of the 2 cups of water.

Homemade Orangeade

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, create a simple syrup by combining the sugar with 1 cup of water. Cook while stirring constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat.sugar with 1 cup of water in a pot
  2. Add the orange juice, lemon juice, and honey to the syrup; stir until well mixed. orange juice, lemon juice, and honey added to the syrup
  3. Add the remaining 2 cups of water and stir. Pour into a pitcher and refrigerate until chilled. Serve garnished with fresh mint and orange slices, if desired. 3 glasses of orangeade

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Homemade Orangeade

With the flavors of orange, lemon, and honey in one ice-cold glass, this Homemade Orangeade is set to become your new favorite summer drink.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 3 cups water divided
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice about 8 oranges
  • 2 lemons juiced
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

  • In a large pot over medium heat, create a simple syrup by combining the sugar with 1 cup of water. Cook while stirring constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat.
  • Add the orange juice, lemon juice, and honey to the syrup; stir until well mixed.
  • Add the remaining 2 cups of water and stir. Pour into a pitcher and refrigerate until chilled. Serve garnished with fresh mint and orange slices, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 261mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 208IU | Vitamin C: 73mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

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