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Homemade Orange Lemonade

This Orange Lemonade is the perfect warmer weather drink. It's refreshing, thirst quenching, and both tangy and sweet from the combination of fresh lemon juice and fresh orange juice. You'll be making it on repeat all summer long.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6 cups

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 4 ¾ cups water separated
  • ¾ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice roughly 6 lemons
  • ½ cup fresh squeezed orange juice roughly 6 oranges

Instructions

  • Make simple syrup – mix together ¾ cup water and the sugar in a pot. Warm over medium low heat until the sugar is dissolved into the water. Take it off the heat to cool fully.
  • Juice the lemons and oranges.
  • In a large pitcher combine the fresh squeezed lemon and orange juices, cooled simple syrup, and remaining 4 cups of water. Stir to combine. Add ice right before serving.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 43IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Citrus, Lemonade, Lemons, Orange Lemonade, Oranges
Author: Haley