Sunny Orange Lemonade Recipe
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Sunny Orange Lemonade

By: Martha Schwartz 
"Here's a beverage that'll really hit the spot. Filled with tangy goodness, it'll quench your thirst any time of year. 'I like to use tree-ripened lemons and oranges that are so abundant here in Florida,' notes Martha Schwartz from Sarasota. 'It's a must for beach picnics.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (24)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 1/4 cups water, divided
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • ice cubes
  • Lemon slices

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, bring 1-1/4 cups water and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer for 10 minutes; cool. Transfer to a pitcher; add lemon and orange juices and peels. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Stir in the remaining water. Serve over ice. Garnish with lemon if desired.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2011 by Sarah Jo   view full review
Very, very good. This was the star of our dinner when everything else was kind of meh....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2007 by Asphyx   view full review
This was very good. A refreshing, not so tart lemonade for those that don't don't like tart...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2008 by LESLEYfromWI   view full review
I really enjoyed this recipe but the men in my family hated the lemon & orange peel that was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2008 by Sioux   view full review
this lemonade is fantastic! it was really easy to make, too. i will be using this very often....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2010 by gilfam   view full review
awesome! instead of rinds I sliced half an orange and a lemon into thin slices and added to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2010 by synndleblue   view full review
Loved It!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2010 by docswife   view full review
This was fabulous!! I made this 4 times in one weekend! Thank you!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2009 by Sosielynn   view full review
This is a great recipe for orangeade!! I don't heat the water and sugar, I mix directly in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 21, 2011 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Refreshing and fresh tasting summer-like or breakfast drink with a lot of eye appeal because...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2011 by SlowCookerHooker   view full review
This was very good! but It was too sweet for me and I had to pretty much double the water....

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