Orange Lemonade

Lemonades are the perfect thirst quencher for any time of the year. The secret to perfect lemonade is in making a sugar syrup. Dissolving the sugar in hot water effectively diffuses the sugar in the lemonade, instead of having the sugar sink to the bottom.

Addition of orange gives it more citrus tang and a twist to the normal lemon flavor. Garnish with sliced lemons and serve chilled.

Orange juice – 500 ml

Lemon juice – 250 ml

Sugar – 1 cup

Water – 3 cup

1. In a vessel, add the sugar and 1 cup water. Cook in medium flame till the sugar is completely dissolved, stirring occasionally.  Remove from heat and cool.

2. To the sugar syrup, add the lemon juice, orange juice and 2 cup water. Mix well and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Add some ice cubes and garnish with lemon slices.

Notes:

1. I have used 4 oranges and 4 lemons for the juice. After extracting the juice, strain it to remove any seeds and pulp.