Blood Orange Lemonade
Make organic lemonade with the addition of blood oranges! This Blood Orange Lemonade is a little sweeter and is a beautiful natural ruby red color! This summertime drink makes a great addition to any backyard barbecue.
If you’re looking for more refreshing drink recipes, check out some of my other favorites like Organic Pink Lemonade, Chocolate Coconut Water, Strawberry Limeade, Iced Blueberry Latte, or Lemon Blueberry Smoothie.
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- Recipe Name: Blood Orange Lemonade
- Ready In: 15 minutes
- Makes: 8 servings
- Main Ingredients: blood oranges, lemons, cane sugar
- Flavor Profile: floral with a tart lemon zest
- Dietary Info: vegan, gluten free, eggless, no seed oils
- Difficulty: Easy!
- Why You’ll Love It: twist on classic lemonade with a bright fruity flavor
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Bold Flavor: The flavor is deeper and more complex than traditional homemade lemonade, with subtle raspberry and floral notes that make it feel both luxurious and refreshing.
- Sweet and Tart: Unlike regular homemade lemonade, which relies solely on the sharp acidity of lemons, this Blood Orange Lemonade has a balanced flavor profile that’s both tart and sweet.
- Many Uses: You can enjoy this Blood Orange Lemonade all on its own for delicious homemade lemonade. Or, you can use this organic lemonade as a mixer for cocktails as well! Use it in smoothies in place of the liquid, try it with Tropical Cranberry Smoothie or Berry Protein Smoothie Without Banana.
What is blood orange flavor?
Blood oranges have a unique flavor that is more robust than traditional oranges. And, because of the anthocyanins found in blood oranges—a pigment not present in regular lemons—this Blood Orange Lemonade is naturally pink! I think they have more of a berry flavor compared to traditional oranges lighter and sweeter taste. While this seasonal orange still has a citrus vibe, it also has floral undertones making it a great pairing to tart lemons! Blood oranges are seasonal and best when enjoyed in season!
Ingredients
- Cane Sugar: You’ll need organic cane sugar to make simple syrup, which is how we are sweetening this organic lemonade.
- Blood Oranges: You’ll need blood oranges for that bright ruby color and unique flavor. But, if you don’t have blood oranges, regular oranges will also work and will still make a delicious homemade lemonade but with oranges!
- Lemons: You can juice lemons to get lemon juice or you can also use lemon juice form a bottle, either works for this organic lemonade.
*For a full list of ingredients and measurements, visit the recipe card below.
Blood Orange Lemonade Tips
- Sugar Free: Make this Blood Orange Lemonade sugar free by skipping the sugar. Instead, add in the blood orange juice, lemon juice, and water. Then sweeten with stevia to taste. I recommend using NuNaturals Organic Clear Stevia for the best taste!
- Make It Sparkling: Try making this sparkling simply by replacing the additional 4 1/2 cups water with sparkling water!
- Make It Seasonal: If you can't find blood oranges as they are not in season, feel free to use regular oranges instead. You'll have a little different flavor, but it will still be delicious!
- Flavor Twists: Add in fresh herbs like mint or basil for a light and refreshing summer drink. If you're enjoying this during the fall, try adding a pinch of cinnamon or cloves for a lightly spiced Blood Orange Lemonade that makes a wonderul cocktail mixer!
How to Make Blood Orange Lemonade
- In a small pot, add the cane sugar and 1/2 cup of water. Put over medium heat and whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from the heat.
- Juice the lemons and blood oranges until you have 1 cup of lemon juice and 1/2 cup of blood orange juice.
- Add the simple syrup, blood orange juice, and lemon juice to a pitcher. Fill with the remaining 4 1/2 cups of water and give it a little stir.
- I like to add in lemon slices or you could also do blood orange slices, but this part is totally optional.
Recipe FAQ’s
You can, but the flavor and color will be different. The pairing of oranges combined with homemade lemonade is also delicious, but it will be a little more sweet as I feel the blood oranges are not as sweet as traditional oranges.
It will stay good in the fridge for up to a week.
Yes. To do this, simply juice the blood oranges and lemons and mix with the water listed in the recipe. Skip the sugar. For natural sugar free sweetness, add organic stevia to taste. I recommend NuNaturals Organic Clear Stevia for the be results!
Serving Ideas
I love this Blood Orange Lemonade over ice on a hot summer day. Try it with these summer recipes for a refreshing drink.
- Enjoy with Organic Turkey Burgers With Grilled Onions and Lemon Herb French Fries instead of a soda!
- Goes so well with Chili Lime Ahi Fish Tacos.
- Love with steaks on the grill and a Real Simple Corn Salad With Avocado as a side dish!
- Enjoy with Organic Chicago Style Hot Dogs With Sauerkraut on Homemade Sourdough Hot Dog Buns for a true summer lunch!
- Indulge in 3 Ingredient Mango Guacamole and tortilla chips with this lemonade for a sweet afternoon snack.
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Blood Orange Lemonade
Equipment
- Digital Food Scale
- Small Pot
- Whisk
- Juicer
- Pitcher
Ingredients
- 113 grams cane sugar
- 5 cups water
- 1 cup lemon juice (from fresh lemons or a bottle)
- ½ cup blood orange juice (about 6 blood oranges)
Instructions
- In a small pot, add the cane sugar and 1/2 cup of water. Put over medium heat and whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from the heat.
- Juice the lemons and blood oranges until you have 1 cup of lemon juice and 1/2 cup of blood orange juice.
- Add the simple syrup, blood orange juice, and lemon juice to a pitcher. Fill with the remaining 4 1/2 cups of water and give it a little stir.
- I like to add in lemon slices or you could also do blood orange slices, but this part is totally optional.
- Serve over ice.
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Notes
- You can use regular oranges if you like, but the flavor will be a bit sweeter.
- You can use lemon juice from a bottle or real lemons, either works!
- Feel free to adjust the sugar if you want it less sweet.
- Serve with fresh lemon or blood orange slices as a garnish (optional!).
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