Description
A refreshing citrus lemonade that balances lemon and orange for a lively drink that’s perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 360 ml (1 1/2 cups) fresh lemon juice
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) fresh orange juice
- 240 g (1 1/4 cups) granulated sugar
- 1.2 liters (5 cups) water
- 1/8 tsp kosher salt
- Ice, as needed for serving
- Garnish: Lemon wheels, orange slices, or a sprig of mint (optional)
Instructions
- Combine 240 ml (1 cup) water and 240 g (1 1/4 cups) granulated sugar in a small saucepan. Warm over medium heat, stirring for 3–4 minutes until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Juice 360 ml (1 1/2 cups) lemons and 120 ml (1/2 cup) orange into a bowl. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer to remove seeds and excess pulp.
- In a pitcher, whisk together the hot simple syrup and the citrus juice. Add 960 ml (4 cups) cold water and 1/8 tsp kosher salt. Stir and taste; adjust sweetness as desired.
- Add ice to glasses or a small amount to the pitcher. Serve over ice and garnish as desired. Let the lemonade rest for 10–15 minutes for best flavor.
Notes
Taste the juice before adding sugar to adjust sweetness; citrus can vary. For a fizzy version, use half sparkling water.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg