Ingredients for Orange Lemonade
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water (for syrup) + additional water for serving
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- Fresh Orange Juice
- Lemon Peel
- Orange Peel
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How to Make Orange Lemonade
- **Make the Sugar Syrup:** In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely.
- **Infuse with Orange:** Remove from heat and let the syrup cool slightly. Add 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice and the zest of 2 oranges (about 2 tablespoons). Stir well to combine.
- **Steep the Flavors:** Cover the saucepan and let the mixture steep for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 hours for a more intense orange flavor.
- **Strain the Syrup:** Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth lined strainer into a clean container to remove solids.
- **Chill & Serve:** Refrigerate the lemonade concentrate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. When ready to serve, mix equal parts concentrate and chilled water. Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more water or a touch of simple syrup.
- **Enjoy!** Serve over ice, garnished with orange slices or fresh mint.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
130g
Fat
0g
Carbs
11g
