Homemade Orange Lemonade Fresh Squeezed Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Homemade Orange Lemonade Fresh Squeezed Recipe

On a hot summer day, nothing beats a glass of homemade orange lemonade especially when it’s fresh squeezed. Easy, Refreshing, and Bursting with Citrus Flavor! Perfect for summer sipping, or anytime you need a little brightness.

Prep Time15

Cook Time0

Total Time15

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: beverage recipe, citrus drink, summer recipe

Servings: Servings

Calories: 126kcal

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Equipment

Ingredients

1 ¼ Cups Orange Juice fresh squeezed, about 2-3 sweet oranges
¾ Cup Lemon Juice fresh squeezed, about 3-4 tart lemons
5 Cups Water
¾ Cup Sugar adjust to taste

Instructions

Juice your citrus. Use a fancy juicer, electric juicer, or even a handheld citrus press to juice your oranges and lemons. Strain if desired to remove pulp and seeds.
1 ¼ Cups Orange Juice, ¾ Cup Lemon Juice
Combine ingredients. In a large pitcher, stir together the lemon juice, orange juice, sugar, and water until well mixed.
5 Cups Water, ¾ Cup Sugar
Taste test. Adjust for sweetness or tartness as needed. Add a bit of lemon zest, more sugar.
Chill and serve. Let your homemade orange lemonade chill in the fridge or serve immediately over ice cubes.
Garnish. Add thin slices of lemon, lime, or orange slices for a beautiful touch.

Notes

Recipe Tips:

• Optional simple syrup. For easier mixing, heat ¾ cup sugar and ¾ cup cold water in a small saucepan to create a quick simple syrup. Let it cool.
• Zest before juicing. Zest your lemons before cutting to extract the flavorful essential oils from the peel.
• Squeezing tips. If you don’t have a juicer, it’s a good idea to roll your citrus on the counter first to soften them up.
• Want less sugar? Adjust sugar levels to your preference, or sweeten naturally with maple syrup or honey.

Nutrition