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Fresh Orange Lemonade

Fresh Orange Lemonade: Sweet, Zesty Bliss for Hot Days

Enjoy the refreshing taste of Fresh Orange Lemonade, a sweet-tart beverage perfect for hot days.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1.5 cups Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice Approximately 4-5 medium oranges
  • 0.75 cups Fresh Lemon Juice About 3-4 lemons
For Sweetening
  • 3 Tbsp Honey Or Maple/Agave for Vegan
For Dilution
  • 3.5 cups Water Still or sparkling
For Garnish
  • Ice
  • Citrus Slices
  • Mint Sprig

Equipment

  • 2-quart pitcher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Fresh Orange Lemonade
  1. In a 2-quart pitcher, begin by squeezing fresh orange juice until you reach approximately 1.5 cups. Add around ¾ cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Then, introduce 3 tablespoons of honey (or your choice of maple/agave for a vegan option), stirring until well combined.
  2. Gradually pour in 3½ cups of cold water while stirring continuously to dilute the juice mixture to your preferred strength. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
  3. Cover the pitcher and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
  4. When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice, pour in the chilled lemonade, and garnish with citrus slices and a mint sprig.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 21gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 180mgSugar: 18gVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, stirring before serving as natural pulp settles.

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