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Description
Make a refreshing, traditional orange-flavored beverage at home with this simple recipe. It’s a sweet and tangy drink, perfect for warm weather.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (from 3–4 oranges)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or to taste)
- 1 cup hot water
- 2–3 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Orange slices, for garnish (optional)
- Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a heatproof pitcher or large bowl, combine the granulated sugar and hot water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved, creating a simple syrup.
- Add the freshly squeezed orange juice to the sugar syrup and stir well.
- Pour in the cold water. Start with 2 cups and add more to reach your desired strength and sweetness.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill thoroughly.
- Serve over ice, garnished with orange slices and fresh mint sprigs, if desired.
Notes
- Adjust sugar to your taste.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg