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With only three ingredients and ten minutes, you’ll have this delicious Orange Lemonade drink to enjoy on a hot summer day or all year round.

 

 

We all enjoy sitting back with a glass of nice cold lemonade on a hot summer day. But let’s be honest, sometimes you want a little kick in your glass! Orange Lemonade to the rescue!

I love orange juice lemonade because it only takes a handful of simple ingredients! Nothing too fancy here!

I also love this orange lemonade juice because it is a break from the original. It’s unique enough to be interesting without losing that classic lemonade flavor.

Plus orange juice and lemonade is really easy to make! No stove top required.

And this orange cooler can be ready in under 10 minutes! I’ll take that kind of recipe any day!

 

 

What Ingredients are in Orange Lemonade?

This easy recipe is of homemade orange lemonade and it’s even good for your immune system!

You only need three ingredients that you can easily pick up at the grocery store!

• Frozen Orange Juice: You can pick this up in the freezer section of most grocery stores.
• Lemon Juice: Fresh lemons are the only way to go here! You’ll need to squeeze quite a few of them to get enough juice.
• Sugar: It’s too tangy without the sugar so be sure not to leave it out!

Pro Tips:

• If you’re trying to go low sugar, use a sugar substitute instead of omitting it altogether.
• Lemon juice concentrate would work in a pinch, but you’ll find the flavor to be quite lacking.
• Garnish with fresh orange slices!

 

 

How to Make Orange Lemonade

Orange lemonade has got to be one of the simplest recipes on my website! Are you ready for how to make it?

1. Mix!

That’s it! No secret steps, nothing crazy, mix everything together with a little water and done!

It’s a great addition to your daily diet because it’s full of vitamin c and perfect for a hot day!

Pro Tips:

• You may need to let the lemonade chill for a little while to get to the right temperature.
• Use cold water to reduce the amount of time you need to chill.
• If you add ice cubes, add just before serving. You don’t want to dilute the flavors too much!

 

 

Can You Mix Orange Juice and Lemonade?

Definitely! While it may seem too heavy on the citrus, it’s actually a really great pairing.

Now, I haven’t personally tried mixing orange juice with regular lemonade from the store.

Honestly, I like knowing there are only three ingredients in my lemonade, not a whole host of ingredients I can’t name.

If you do mix orange juice with lemonade from the store though, let me know how you like it below!

 

 

How to Store Orange Lemonade

Any leftover fresh juice of orange lemonade should be kept in the fridge.

I like to keep it in a covered container or pitcher. This prevents the odors in the fridge from impacting it.

It also keeps the kids from knocking it over and spilling sticky lemonade all over the place!

If you don’t have a lid for your pitcher, you can always wrap the top with plastic wrap.

 

 

Can You Make Orange Lemonade Ahead of Time?

Definitely! Orange lemonade tastes as great the next day as the day you made it.

Just be sure to keep it in the fridge until you’re ready to serve it.

And in my house that also means labeling it with a big “don’t touch” sign! It’s hard to resist drinking that yummy lemonade!

I’ll even label it with something like “simple syrup” and a closed container.

That keeps the kids from knowing what it is and makes it so you’ve still got the wound healing drink (vitamin c!) when you need it!

 

 

Can You Freeze Orange Lemonade?

Yes! It’s easy to freeze this orange lemonade recipe to store it for later.

First, transfer the lemonade to a freezer safe and airtight container.

Leave about ½ inch of space at the top of your container as liquid expands when frozen.

Then freeze until you’re ready to use it.

When ready, thaw by placing the lemonade in the fridge overnight.

Don’t forget to label your container first thing so your lemonade doesn’t get lost!

 

 

How Long Does Orange Lemonade Last?

In the fridge, orange lemonade will stay fresh for up to two weeks! I’ve never had it last that long because it’s so yummy!

But if you need it, to, it’ll stay fresh for a surprisingly long time!

And if frozen, the lemonade will last for up to 6 months! So you could make it in the spring and enjoy it any time during the summer!

So next time you make it, it would be a good idea to double it! One batch for drinking now and one batch for drinking later!

 

 

More Recipes That Use Oranges…

• Orange Cranberry Sauce
• Orange Marmalade Meatballs
• Pillsbury Orange Rolls in Air Fryer
• Cranberry Orange Bread
• Salad with Mandarin Oranges and Pecans
• Strawberry Banana Peach Smoothie
• Fake Mimosa
• Strawberry Jello Punch
• Carrots in Orange Juice
• Lemon Mustard Chicken
• Chicken Tikka Masala Instant Pot
• Lemon Jello Salad
• No Bake Lemon Cheesecake
• Lemon Whipped Cream
• Lemon Filled Cupcakes

Orange Lemonade is a quick and easy refreshing drink that you’ll love! Make it for your family or keep it as your own special treat! Enjoy!

 

Originally Posted: November 15, 2013

Photos & Text Updated: January 25, 2023

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