Fresh Florida Orangeade
Orangeade is fresh-squeezed orange juice lightened with water and brightened with a splash of lemon. Use sparkling water for a bubbly version. Scale the people count in the app to 2, 4, 6, or 8 — ingredients adjust from this base of 4 servings.
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Food safety
Scrub oranges and lemons under running water before cutting so germs on the peel do not get into the juice. Fresh-squeezed juice is not pasteurized, so keep it refrigerated at 40°F or below. Use a clean scoop for ice.
Allergens: None listed
Equipment
- pitcher
- citrus juicer
- knife
- cutting board
- long spoon
Ingredients (for 4 servings)
- 2 cups fresh orange juice (about 6 oranges)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 2 cups cold sparkling or still water
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 1 orange, sliced, for garnish
Directions
1. Scrub the oranges and lemon under running water before cutting.
2. Juice the oranges and lemon and strain out the seeds.
3. Stir the sugar into the hot water in a pitcher until dissolved.
4. Add the orange juice and lemon juice and stir.
5. Just before serving, add the cold sparkling or still water and stir gently.
6. Pour over ice and garnish with orange slices.
Skill taught
Juicing oranges by hand and balancing sweet and tart.
Affordable substitution
Use refrigerated 100% orange juice instead of fresh-squeezed.
Optional variation
Use half orange juice and half tangerine juice for a deeper color.
Leftovers & storage
Refrigerate in a covered pitcher at 40°F or below and drink within 2 days. Sparkling water goes flat, so add it only to the glasses you serve.