Classic Homemade Orangeade

By RoketJSquerl

Orangeade is very simple. All you need is water, sugar, and freshly squeezed orange juice. I also add a little bit of lemon juice for balance. That is all you need to create this delicious drink. It may be a little time consuming pressing the juice out of the oranges, but it is definitely worth it. Fresh squeezed orange juice is what makes this drink delicious, so DO NOT use the juice in a tube or carton. Squeeze you own. It will definitely be worth it.

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (6 oranges or so)
• 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

Details

Adapted from taylortakesataste.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot over medium heat, dissolve one cup of sugar into one cup of water. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved, creating a simple syrup. Turn heat to low.
Add 1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice (about 6 oranges) and lemon juice to the simple syrup. Stir.
Add 3 cups water. Remove from heat and stir.
Pour Orangeade into a serving container and keep refrigerated. Serve cold over ice.