Strawberry Orange Lemonade

Fresh orange juice and lemonade sweetened with strawberry simple syrup. This strawberry orange lemonade is refreshing for a warm summer day.

Strawberry Orange Lemonade | Cooking with a Wallflower

Happy Sunday!

It’s finally June, which means summer is almost here!

And it starting to feel like it too.

Strawberry Orange Lemonade | Cooking with a Wallflower

It’s been so long since I’ve had a Saturday free to explore the Ferry Building Farmer’s Market, and I finally got to go yesterday. It’s been so warm, even before noon, which is a good indication that summer is just around the corner. Strawberries are now available in abundance and the peaches and nectarines are just starting to make an appearance. And I’m sooo excited. Stone fruit and berry season are my favorites!

Just a few more weeks and they’ll be perfect.

Strawberry Orange Lemonade | Cooking with a Wallflower

In the mean time, we have to talk about this strawberry orange lemonade. Two months ago, when I was in Philly, I came across this small stand at the Reading Terminal Market that sold freshly pressed juice in a wide range of flavors. My absolute favorite was the strawberry orange lemonade. You have no idea how many bottles I bought in the short time I was there.

And I knew that once I got home, I needed to make my own version. I love the combination of sweet strawberries, citrusy orange, and tart lemons. Together, they make such a refreshing drink and just perfect for cooling down on a hot summer day.

Strawberry Orange Lemonade | Cooking with a Wallflower

To make this strawberry orange lemonade, place strawberries, granulated sugar, and water into a small pot over low to medium heat. Let the strawberries simmer for a few minutes until the strawberries have softened and the water has thickened. Allow it to cool for several minutes.

Strawberry Orange Lemonade | Cooking with a Wallflower

Strawberry Orange Lemonade | Cooking with a Wallflower

In a large mason jar, add orange juice and the juice from two lemons. Add the strawberry simple syrup. Mix until combined.

Divide the strawberry orange lemonade into two small mason jars or glasses. Top with crushed ice and sliced strawberries.

Enjoy!

Strawberry Orange Lemonade | Cooking with a Wallflower

Strawberry Orange Lemonade | Cooking with a Wallflower

Strawberry Orange Lemonade
 
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Fresh orange juice and lemonade sweetened with strawberry simple syrup. This strawberry orange lemonade is refreshing for a warm summer day.
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Recipe type: Beverage
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cup sliced strawberries
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • Crushed ice
  • Sliced strawberries for topping
Directions:
  1. To make this strawberry orange lemonade, place strawberries, granulated sugar, and water into a small pot over low to medium heat. Let the strawberries simmer for a few minutes until the strawberries have softened and the water has thickened. Allow it to cool for several minutes.
  2. In a large mason jar, add orange juice and the juice from two lemons. Add the strawberry simple syrup. Mix until combined.
  3. Divide the strawberry orange lemonade into two small mason jars or glasses. Top with crushed ice and sliced strawberries.

 

 

 

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