Published: July 22, 2026
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This Homemade Orangeade is a cool and refreshing drink that is loved by everyone, this combines orange juice, and simple syrup with water, just like lemonade, but with oranges!

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A fresh taste of natural flavors is one you cannot buy from a store; you should try to make your own. I made these juices by squeezing lemon and orange juice.

This could cause some extra time, but I assure you will love this sweet drink.This will pay off when everyone else will love the crisp and sweet flavor of fresh Orangeade.

Let’s start this!

Why you’ll Adore It?

Lemonade is something I’ve made all summer, the citrusy addition of freshly squeezed orange and lemon juice that’s been mixed with simple syrup is so good!

Literally when we are outside my kids miss this drink, so as I came back home, I tend to make this recipe.

Orangeade

You will experience a delicious drink, but the fun garnishes also vibrate its appearance! This makes it visibly pleasing garnishes like lemon slices and a fun straw!

This sweet orange juice drink is perfect for hot days over ice.

Orangeade Key-Ingredients

  • Water– Use boiled or pure water.
  • Orange Juice- try to make homemade squeezed juice.
  • Lemon Juice– Make it fully chilled before use.
  • Simple Syrup- for taste.

Note: You can add vanilla extract, almond extract, sprinkles, and vanilla frosting.

Why do we use Organic?

I am a huge fan of organic materials, and I assure you will love these too, you might think why would you bother to use organic ingredients although they are so sweet.

Sweet things must need flavor, otherwise, they don’t taste like much else these are purer than conventional ones, so remember organic means more flavor also truer and cooler flavor.

Once you have your fresh squeezed juices, they are mixed with simple syrup for sweetness, by using this you can avoid leftovers at the bottom of the pitcher while stirring.

How to make the Best Homemade Orangeade?

Step 1: First squeeze Lemon juice and orange juice, for doing this, cut these in half and use a citrus press to squeeze the juices out into a measuring cup.

Step 2: Use a fine mesh sieve to filter out the orange and lemon juices that you have just squeezed.

Step 3: Next Bring a large pitcher and combine strained orange juice, lemon juice, water, and simple syrup.

Step 4: Lastly, pour into glasses over ice and topping with an orange and lemon slice!

Recipe

Orangeade

Homemade Orangeade

This easy recipe for Homemade Orangeade is a cool and refreshing drink that is loved by everyone, this combines orange juice, and simple syrup with water, just like lemonade, but with oranges!

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Prep Time 14 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Course Drinks
Cuisine American

Servings 8
Calories 91 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 2 Cups Orange Juice about 6-8
  • 1 Cup Lemon Juice about 4-6
  • 1/2 Cup Simple Syrup
  • 5 Cups Water

Instructions

 

  • Cut the lemons and oranges in half then use a citrus press to squeeze the juices out into a measuring cup.
  • Use a fine mesh sieve to filter out the 2 cups of orange juice and 1 cup of lemon juice that you have just squeezed.
  • Next Bring a large pitcher and combine strained orange juice, lemon juice, 5 cups of water, and ½ cup simple syrup. Stir to combine.
  • Mix pudding mix, milk, and sour cream into an electric mixture until it’s smooth about 2 minutes.
  • Lastly, pour into glasses over ice and top with an orange and lemon slice and fresh mint.

Notes

How to Store Orangeade?
Keep this Orangeade in an airtight container, use a large Picher, you should tightly cover it with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Store this Orangeade in the refrigerator to enjoy for 2 to 3 days.

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Homemade Orangeade FAQs

Is this the same as Orange Juice?

No, this is made with orange juice, lemon juice, water, and simple syrup while orange juice is simply made with oranges. This drink is a mixture of orange juice and lemonade!

Can I use store-bought orange juice?

I would not recommend doing this, as I explain before organic ingredients although they are so sweet, but sweet things must need flavor.

Otherwise, they don’t taste like much else, actually these are purer than conventional ones.

Can I refrigerate this Orangeade?

Refrigeration is necessary for this since it’s made with fruit juice, if you do not do this, then bacteria will begin to grow, and it will be unsafe to drink.

How to Freeze Orangeade?

You can make Orangeade to freeze and enjoy later, to do this squeeze lemons and oranges then strain these. Then combine it with syrup, you can freeze this for up to 3 months.

When you are ready to make this, thaw the materials and combine them with 5 cups of water. Enjoy!