Orangeade is a combination of orange juice and lemon juice with sugar. It's a great summer drink and lets you stock your fridge with something other than fruit punch and iced tea. You can make simple orangeade that resembles lemonade add some milk and ice for an orangeade smoothie or toss in some rum for an orangeade cocktail.
Instructions
Make Regular Orangeade
1. Start a regular orangeade recipe by making simple syrup, which is a combination of water and sugar. Combine two parts sugar with two parts water and bring the mixture to a boil. Let it cool before adding it to the orangeade.
2. Mix lemon juice and orange juice together in a pitcher. Add the simple syrup mixture and stir well.
3. Top off the juices with club soda or a lemon-lime soda. Add ice cubes, or pour the orangeade over ice and serve.
4. Make an orangeade cocktail by adding a couple tablespoons of rum to your orangeade.
Make an Orangeade Smoothie
5. Gather frozen orange juice concentrate, water, milk, powdered sugar, vanilla or lemon extract and crushed ice together.
6. Combine the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Add extra milk for a thinner smoothie or more crushed ice for a thicker smoothie.
7. Pour the orangeade smoothie into a glass and top with whipped cream or grated orange peel.
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