Orangeade Recipe
My fresh and vibrant orangeade recipe is just like grandmas used to make, but better! I've put my own spin on the old-school drink with a couple of not-so-secret ingredients that turn this classic southern soda fountain favorite into the perfect refreshing beverage for summer.
Servings: 8 cups
Calories: 183kcal
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups fresh squeezed orange juice from 6-8 juicy oranges
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice from 3-4 juicy lemons
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 5 cups club soda or water
Instructions
- Place 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1 1/2 cups water in a small sauce pot. Heat and stir until the sugar has dissolved. (This can also be done in the microwave.) Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Squeeze 2 1/2 cups of orange juice and 1/2 cup lemon juice into a large pitcher. Pour the sugar syrup into the pitcher. If making ahead, add 5 additional cups of water. Stir and refrigerate.
- If serving right away, pour 5 cups club soda to the pitcher instead of tap water. This creates a bubbly soda fountain quality! Sreve over ice.
Notes
Orangeade tastes best when you use really juicy sweet oranges. I like to use a mix of Cara Cara oranges and Navel Oranges.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Vitamin C: 44.6mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.2mg