Homemade Orangeade
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If you like making homemade lemonade, then you will love this easy recipe for Homemade Orangeade! Just like lemonade, but with oranges! This simple summer drink is cool and refreshing.
If you like delicious drinks as much as I do, check out my Homemade Lemonade, Healthy Orange Julius, or my Chocolate Coconut Water.
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What is Orangeande?
Orangeade is just like Homemade Lemonade, but instead of lemons it's made with oranges. It starts by making a simple syrup (which is one part sugar to one part water). The simple syrup is heated over the stovetop so the sugar dissolves into the water. This is crucial as it ensures that the sugar is completely combined into the orangeade.
Once the simple syrup is made, you will juice oranges to get fresh orange juice. Then the simple syrup and orange juice are added together into a pitcher. Fill it with water and you have fresh homemade Orangeade that's an orangey and sweet version of lemonade! You can enjoy this drink on its own or use it in smoothies or cocktails.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Twist on Lemonade: If you like lemonade, you'll love this Homemade Orangeade! This is just like lemonade, but with oranges!
So Easy: With only 3 ingredients, this recipe is incredibly easy. After making a simple syrup, you just juice the oranges, and mix everything together with water.
Light & Refreshing: This is a light and refreshing summer drink. Think of it like lemonade or iced tea.
No Flavors or Fillers: When you make your own drinks like this, you leave out all the artificial and natural flavors and filler ingredients that are not good for you.
Ingredients
- Cane Sugar: I use organic cane sugar as this is less processed than granulated white sugar.
- Oranges: You'll need fresh organic oranges.
- Water: You'll also need water.
Health Benefits of Oranges
Oranges are a powerhouse of nutrition! Rich in vitamin C, they play a crucial role in boosting the immune system, protecting against colds, and promoting healthy skin by aiding collagen production. Oranges also contain a variety of antioxidants, such as flavonoids, which help combat oxidative stress and reduce inflammation, lowering the risk of chronic diseases. The dietary fiber in oranges supports digestive health, regulates blood sugar levels, and aids in maintaining a healthy weight. Additionally, the high potassium content in oranges contributes to heart health by helping to control blood pressure and prevent cardiovascular diseases. With their hydrating properties and a wealth of essential nutrients, incorporating oranges into your diet can enhance overall health and well-being.
Tools Needed
- Scale: Always use a digital food scale for the best results.
- Small Pot: You'll need a small pot to make the simple syrup.
- Whisk: You'll need a whisk to mix together the simple syrup.
- Pitcher: You'll need a pitcher to store this orangeade once it's made.
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Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
In a small saucepan, add ½ cup of water and the cane sugar. Put over medium heat and stir with a spatula or whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
Step 2
Juice the oranges and add the orange juice and simple syrup into a large pitcher. Add in the remaining 5 cups of water and stir to combine completely.
Step 3
Slice the additional orange, and place slices in the pitcher or in the glasses for serving.
Tips
- All fresh oranges will taste a little different. Some may be sweeter, some may be more tart, it just depends on the oranges and where you got them. If you have really sweet oranges, you may need to add more water to this, and if you have oranges that are less sweet you may need less water. So, I'd advise starting with the 4 cups, tasting a little spoonful and then adding the last 1 cup, then tasting, and then if you need more water for you likeness, go in ½ cup increments until you get the amount of sweetness you desire. This is also a great recipe to make with oranges that are not sweet enough to eat!
- I use organic cane sugar in this recipe. I highly recommend using organic cane sugar here as it is not as sweet as conventional granulated white sugar and I think it makes for a much better tasting and healthier drink.
- I like to add fresh orange slices into the pitcher and the glasses for serving. This is optional, but I feel like adding this to the pitcher enhances the flavor over the few days that it may sit in the fridge.
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Homemade Orangeade
Ingredients
- 113 grams cane sugar
- 5 ½ cup water
- 1 ¼ cups fresh orange juice (4 to 6 oranges depending on size)
- 1 orange (for topping)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, add ½ cup of water and the cane sugar. Put over medium heat and stir with a spatula or whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
- Juice the oranges and add the orange juice and simple syrup into a large pitcher. Add in the remaining 5 cups of water and stir to combine completely.
- Slice the additional orange, and place slices in the pitcher or in the glasses for serving.
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Organic home-made Orangeade is fabulous. Thank you 😊
I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Yes. Thank you again 🙏😊
We make this all the time, so good!