Orange Lemonade
Serves 8
10 mins prep
30 mins CITRUS SYRUP
40 mins total
There is no better way to celebrate warmer weather than with a large pitcher of fresh squeezed Orange Lemonade. It is 4 ingredients, easy to make, and better than store-bought.
Citrus Syrup
Orange Lemonade
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Prep the oranges and lemons by washing under lukewarm water, lightly scrubbing the peel with a scrubber, and towel drying. Firmly roll the oranges and lemons on the counter several times (this helps loosen more juices). Zest and juice the oranges and lemons until specified measurements above.
To a small saucepan add water and granulated sugar. Heat over medium until the sugar has dissolved completely.
Remove syrup from heat and stir in the orange zest and lemon zest. Cover saucepan with lid and allow the syrup to cool (and steep) to room temperature.
Place a small fine mesh strainer over top a large pitcher. Strain the citrus syrup, orange juice, and lemon juice into the pitcher. Remove the small fine mesh strainer and discard the zest and pulp leftover.
Add the water into the pitcher and stir until well combined.
Pour into glasses over ice cubes or crushed ice. Garnish with slices of orange, lemon, or both.
