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Fresh Orange Lemonade

Fresh Orange Lemonade: Your Ultimate Summer Refreshment

Enjoy a refreshing taste of summer with this Fresh Orange Lemonade, made with natural ingredients for a guilt-free drink.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice From about 4-5 medium oranges
  • ½ cup Fresh Lemon Juice Substitute with bottled lemon juice if needed
  • ½ cup Honey For a vegan option, use maple syrup or agave nectar
  • 4 cups Water Still or sparkling
For Serving
  • as needed Ice For serving chilled
  • as needed Citrus Slices For garnish
  • as needed Mint Sprig For presentation

Equipment

  • citrus juicer
  • 2-quart pitcher
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash about 4-5 medium oranges and 2 lemons, slice them in half, and use a citrus juicer to extract the juice into a pitcher. Strain to remove seeds and pulp, ensuring about 1 cup of orange juice and ½ cup of lemon juice.
  2. Add ½ cup of raw honey to the pitcher with the juices. Stir vigorously for 1-2 minutes until honey dissolves, creating a vibrant blend.
  3. Gradually pour in 4 cups of still or sparkling water while stirring, creating a light texture. Adjust sweetness with more honey if desired.
  4. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Stir well before serving. Fill glasses with ice, pour lemonade over, and garnish with citrus slices and mint.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 27gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 23gVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.1mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh ingredients and allow the lemonade to chill for at least an hour before serving.

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