Orangeade
Orangeade blends fresh orange and a touch of lemon with simple syrup for a bright, thirst-quenching drink. It’s sweet, citrusy, and perfectly balanced, ideal for warm days, picnics, or brunch. Serve it well-chilled over ice for a zippy, sunshine-in-a-glass refreshment.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Orangeade, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 24 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 78
- Heart Health
- 36
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 18
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups water and the sugar to a boil; boil for 3 minutes, stirring to dissolve the sugar and make a simple syrup.
- 2
In a large pitcher, combine the simple syrup, 6 cups water, orange juice, and lemon juice; refrigerate until cold.
- Calories 175.12 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 0.43 g Low Source 1%
- Carbohydrate 45.93 g 17%
- Total Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 7.09 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 2.63 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 44.59 g --
- Added Sugars 2.48 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 4.5 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.06 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 98.1 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 23.06 mg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
About This Recipe
Orangeade is made with 4 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Lemon Juice, Orange Juice, Sugar, and Water. Each serving provides about 175.12 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Orangeade made of?
- The main ingredients are Lemon Juice, Orange Juice, Sugar, Water. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Orangeade?
- About 10 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 175.12 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Orangeade easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Orangeade healthy?
- Orangeade has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 175.12 calories and 0.43 g of protein, or 1% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. It contains Citrus, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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