Creamy Orange Lemonade is fresh squeezed and only requires 3 ingredients, plus water and ice. It's super easy to whip up and so refreshing on Summer days. Ready to drink in under 15 minutes! ☀️
Get ready for some serious flavor with this homemade lemonade recipe. I love this recipe because with typical fresh squeezed lemonade, you have to make a sticky simple syrup over the stovetop, but this creamy version doesn't require it.
You may have heard of Brazilian Lemonade, which is similar to this recipe. We're using Sweetened Condensed Milk to sweeten the recipe and it comes straight from the can.
For more Summer drink recipes, check out this Mint Iced Tea, Lavender Lemonade, Basil Lemonade, and Watermelon Water.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe:
- Quick. Ready in under 15 minutes, even with the fresh squeezed fruit.
- Minimal Ingredients. A fun recipe that only requires buying 3 ingredients from the store. Then, just add ice and water.
- Delicious. This is a fun spin on your typical lemonade and has a creamier texture.
- The perfect combo. Lemons and Oranges are an amazing match up and paired with the creamy sweet milk, get ready for big flavor!
For more Lemon recipes, try these Lemon Bars with Graham Cracker Crust, Lemon Raspberry Loaf, and Lemon Curd Cookies.
Ingredients:
Lemons: Fresh squeezed lemons make the best lemonade.
Oranges: We're adding in fresh orange juice for a fun flavor combo.
Sweetened Condensed Milk: Adds sugar so we can skip the simple syrup, while also adding a creamy milk to the lemonade.
*For the full recipe ingredients and quantities, visit the recipe card below.
Substitutions and Variations:
- If you're looking for a regular version with simple syrup, try my Basil Lemonade.
- Want only lemons? Add 4 more lemons and leave out the orange.
Pair this lemonade with a Summer snack like this Jalapeño Pimento Cheese, Mango Habanero Salsa with Chips or Watermelon Fries.
How to Make Homemade Orange Lemonade:
Step 1: Begin by cutting the lemons in half and the oranges in quarters.
Step 2: Squeeze the lemon juice and orange juice into a container or pyrex dish. The two fruits should make about 1.5 cups of fresh juice total.
Step 3: Run the juice through a fine mesh strainer to collect the pulp and any seeds and discard.
Step 4: Pour the sweetened condensed milk into the fresh squeezed juice and whisk to combine until smooth.
Step 5: Add the ice into the pitcher and pour over the milky juice.
Step 6: Add in the water and stir until combined.
Step 7: Serve over ice with additional lemon or orange slices and enjoy!
Expert Tips:
- Don't skip the straining or you can get seeds and pulp in your lemonade.
- I find whisking the juice and sweetened condensed milk mixes it really well and there is less white particles floating in the lemonade from the condensed milk.
- Serve over ice for the best taste.
For more Summer drink ideas, check out this Banana Peach Smoothie and Sparkling Lavender Lemonade.
Recipe FAQs:
Yes! Anything a day in advance or less is great and the flavors will taste even better. Make sure to give it a stir before serving because it will separate in the fridge.
This scared me at first in the fridge because it separates really bad like a cold pressed juice. However, with a simple stir, the ingredients combine right back together.
Store in a sealed pitcher in the fridge and enjoy within 2 days of making it.
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Orange Lemonade
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 48 ounces
Description
Creamy Orange Lemonade is fresh squeezed and only requires 3 ingredients, plus water and ice. It's super easy to whip up and so refreshing on Summer days. Ready to drink in under 15 minutes! ☀️
Ingredients
- 6 large lemons
- 4 oranges
- 14 ounce can of sweetened condensed milk
- 4 cups ice
- 4 cups water
- Optional: Additional lemons or oranges for serving
Instructions
- Begin by cutting the lemons in half and the oranges in quarters.
- Squeeze the lemon juice and orange juice into a container or pyrex dish. The two fruits should make about 1.5 cups of fresh juice total.
- Run the juice through a fine mesh strainer to collect all the pulp and any seeds and discard.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk into the fresh squeezed juice and whisk to combine until smooth.
- Add the ice into the pitcher and pour over the milky juice.
- Add in the water and stir until combined.
- Serve over ice with additional lemon or orange slices and enjoy!
Notes
- Don't skip the straining or you can get seeds and pulp in your lemonade.
- I find whisking the juice and sweetened condensed milk mixes it really well and there is less white particles floating in the lemonade from the condensed milk.
- Serve over ice for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: drink
- Method: stirred
- Cuisine: American
Payton says
This is so easy and everyone loved it!
Tara Smithson says
So happy to hear that! Thanks so much Payton.