Name: Orangeade
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1.5 cups white sugar; 6 cups water; 1.5 cups freshly squeezed orange juice; 0.33333334326744 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

This recipe was developed at its original yield. Ingredient amounts are automatically adjusted, but cooking times and steps remain unchanged. Note that not all recipes scale perfectly.

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings:

2 cups water
1 cups white sugar
6 cups water
1 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

Directions

Step 1: In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water and sugar to a boil. Let it boil for 3 minutes while stirring to dissolve the sugar. This creates a simple syrup.

Step 2: In a large pitcher, combine the simple syrup, 6 cups of water, freshly squeezed orange juice, and lemon juice.

Step 3: Refrigerate the mixture until cold. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories: 169
Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 43g
Protein: 0g

Nutrition Facts per Recipe (8 servings):

Calories: 169
Total Fat: 0g (0%)
Sodium: 8mg (0%)
Total Carbohydrate: 43g (16%)
Dietary Fiber: 0g (0%)
Total Sugars: 42g
Protein: 0g (1%)
Vitamin C: 28mg (31%)
Calcium: 13mg (1%)
Iron: 0mg (1%)
Potassium: 109mg (2%)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Comments

Pamela Hill

09/25/2025 01:18:44 PM

I combined freshly squeezed lime and orange juice, along with honey and sugar to create a simple syrup. I boiled it for a bit longer to reduce the water content, and found that the proportions worked well.

Heather Perez

09/28/2025 12:52:56 PM

My husband tried an orangeade at a nearby restaurant and requested that I recreate it at home. Following the original recipe, I found the orange flavor a bit lacking, as some other reviewers also noted. Taking their advice, I incorporated the juice of 2 extra oranges and let it chill overnight. The next day, my husband tasted it and proclaimed it to be absolutely perfect.

Elizabeth Evans

09/25/2025 01:49:31 PM

I really enjoy it.

Heather Williams

09/28/2025 02:39:47 AM

Could you please provide more details about your experience so I can help you craft a more detailed review?

Stephanie Brown

09/28/2025 01:48:36 AM

It was amazing! It brought me back to my childhood, my mom makes this every year for my birthday. It's just fantastic!

Diane Nelson

09/26/2025 04:30:32 PM

I decided to double the recipe, while sticking to the original instructions. The result was absolutely delightful! It brought back memories of a popular fast food chain's orangeade that my friend Andy and I used to enjoy on the east coast. The addition of lemon provided a refreshing citrus twist and balanced out the sweetness perfectly. Overall, it was a truly delicious experience!

Thomas Adams

09/27/2025 03:14:03 PM

Too sweet.

Ronald Cruz

09/27/2025 02:01:17 PM

The beverage was incredibly refreshing and my brothers absolutely enjoyed it. I will definitely be making it again. It was fantastic!

Kathleen Adams

09/27/2025 08:56:49 AM

I had an abundance of fresh oranges, so I tried out this recipe as a different way to enjoy them aside from just juicing. I doubled the amount of orange juice and added extra lemon for a more tangy flavor. The result was a very refreshing and delightful drink.