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.
12 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.
1 To a small saucepan add water and granulated sugar. Heat over medium until the sugar has dissolved completely.
5 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.
2 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.
7 Add the water into the pitcher and stir until well combined.
8 Pour into glasses over ice cubes or crushed ice. Garnish with slices of orange, lemon, or both.
