Description
Refreshingly vibrant, this Fresh Orange Lemonade (Orangeade) Recipe is the perfect thirst-quencher for any occasion. Bursting with the bright flavors of freshly squeezed oranges and lemons, this sweet-tart beverage is naturally sweetened with honey, making it a healthier alternative to traditional lemonades.
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 for vegan option)
- 3.5 cups water (still or sparkling)
- Ice cubes
- Citrus slices for garnish
- Mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- Juice the oranges and lemons until you have the required amounts of each juice.
- In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed orange juice and lemon juice.
- Stir in the honey (or maple/agave) and add water to dilute according to your taste preference.
- Mix well until the honey is dissolved completely.
- Fill glasses with ice before pouring in the lemonade, then garnish with citrus slices and a sprig of mint.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg