Lemonade with Orange

Name: Lemonade with Orange
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 7 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1 cup hot water; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 3 cups cold water; 2 cups orange juice; 1/4 cup lemon juice

This cool fruit drink is so refreshing on warm summer days. Fresh orange and lemon juice give it a terrific citrus flavor. -C. Mason, Wamego, Kansas

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 cup hot water
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
3 cups cold water
2 cups orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine the first four ingredients. Bring to a gentle boil; boil for 8-10 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Strain and discard lemon and orange zest. Cool to room temperature. Transfer to a pitcher; stir in the cold water and juices. Chill. Serve in a chilled glass over ice.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 145 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 37g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

Originally published as Orange Lemonade in Reminisce May/June 2003

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cakekid

May 22, 2012

My favorite punch to serve is lemonaide with orange juice and an added can of pineapple juice and then 1-2 gts of 7-up or lemon lime soda.