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Sunny Orange Lemonade Recipe

Ingredients

  • 4 1/4 cups water, divided
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • ice cubes
  • Lemon slices

Directions


  1. In a saucepan, bring 1-1/4 cups water and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer for 10 minutes; cool. Transfer to a pitcher; add lemon and orange juices and peels. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Stir in the remaining water. Serve over ice. Garnish with lemon if desired.

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