Today is National Orange Juice Day! Here’s a great twist on the Classic Orange Juice…
This is a Simple, Easy Beverage to keep on hand for the Spring and Summer Season…and a great way to use up extra oranges! Give it a try…
Orangeade
A refreshing and delicious citrus beverage!
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups white sugar
- 4 cups orange juice, freshly squeezed about 4 pounds of oranges
- 4 cups cold water
- orange slices
Instructions
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Make a simple syrup by combining 2 cups water and 2 cups white sugar in a medium pot on stove top. Heat over MEDIUM just until sugar is completely dissolved, stirring frequently.
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Strain your freshly squeezed orange juice two times to remove all pulp and seeds. This action helps to keep the beverage from becoming bitter when stored for 3-4 days.
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Once syrup is ready, turn heat to LOW and stir in the strained orange juice. Stir well to combine, 2-3 minutes, then turn heat off and remove from stove top.
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Pour the orange mixture into a serving pitcher and add 4 cups of cold water, stirring well to combine.
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Keep in refrigerator until ready to serve. Serve over lots of ice and add an orange slice to each glass, if desired.
Recipe Notes
TIP: save your orange "shells" in a freezer bag to use for homemade simmering potpourri, or for serving orange sherbet!
