Lemon-Orange Lemonade - A Refreshing Easy Summer Drink
This lemon-orange lemonade is the perfect refreshing drink for the summer season! It is easy and quick to make, and loaded with natural flavors and a ton of nutrients. And, the recipe is very flexible. So you can play around with the flavor to your liking!
Ingredients
- 3-4 cups cold water
- ¼ cup granulated white sugar
- 2 1/2 fresh lemons, reserve remaining half
- 2 1/2 fresh oranges, reserve remaining half
- 2 1/2 cups ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine 1/2 cup of cold water with the granulated white sugar in a small saucepan.
- Place the mixture over medium-low heat. Mix slowly until all of the sugar has dissolved. Set it aside to cool for about 20-30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, squeeze the lemons and oranges. Place their juice into a large jug.
- Once the sugar syrup has cooled, add it to the lemon and orange juice mixture. Stir the ingredients well to combine them.
- Next, top the jug up with more cold water and add the ice cubes.
- Garnish your lemon-orange lemonade with slices of the remaining fruit and serve it immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 cupCalories: 106kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 242mgFiber: 4gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 199IUVitamin C: 79mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 1mg
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