Orange Lemonade Recipe

By CheeseDiva

Ingredients

• 1-3/4 cups sugar
• 2-1/2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
• 2 tablespoons grated orange peel
• 1-1/2 cups lemon juice (about 10 lemons)
• 1-1/2 cups orange juice (about 5 oranges)
• 6 cups cold water

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, combine sugar and 2-1/2 cups water; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Cool slightly.

Stir in citrus peels and juices. Let stand, covered, 1 hour. Strain syrup; refrigerate, covered, until cold.

To serve, fill glasses or pitcher with an equal amount of fruit syrup and water. Add ice and serve.
Yield: 12 servings.