Orange Peel Lemonade – A Refreshing Homemade Drink Recipe with Step-by-Step Photos

Orange lemonade is a sweet citrus drink that's perfectly refreshing in the summer. It's most often made with orange juice, but I'm offering a zero-waste approach. We'll make this lemonade from the orange peels left over after juicing.

Nutritional value per serving

27.2 kcal

Proteins: 0.1 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 6.8 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 6 hours
Time in the kitchen: 15 min
Complexity:

It will work even if you're making it for the first time. Not just this dish, but your first time ever.
Number of servings: 1

1 liter of concentrated lemon juice

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Orange Peel Lemonade

Ingredients

Servings

1 liter of concentrated lemon juice

Orange peels

3 pcs
Water (boiling water)

1 l
Sugar

700 G
Citric acid

2 tsp

Preparation

Step 1

Cut fresh or dried orange peels into small strips.

Step 2

Pour boiling water over the mixture, cover, and let steep for about 2.5 hours. It's best to use a metal or glass container.

Step 3

Using a colander, transfer the orange peels to a blender. Blend them until smooth.

Step 4

Pour orange blossom water into a saucepan and bring to a boil.

Step 5

Pour the hot infusion over the orange mixture. Cover and let steep for about 6 hours.

Step 6

After the time has elapsed, strain the infusion through cheesecloth. Squeeze as much juice as possible from the pulp.

Step 7

Pour the juice into a saucepan and add 150-200 ml of water.

Step 8

Add sugar. Place on the stove and heat the lemonade until the sugar is completely dissolved, stirring constantly.

Step 9

Add citric acid. Mix thoroughly. Cool.

Step 10

Prepared lemon juice is best diluted with drinking or sparkling water before serving. Use approximately 150 ml of water per 100 ml of concentrate.

Storage

Orange juice can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. Because it contains natural juice and sugar, the mixture may ferment, so it should be used as quickly as possible.

Store lemonade in a glass container, covered with a lid or plastic wrap. To preserve the original flavor during long-term storage, avoid adding ice or mint.

Possible replacements

Citrus peel concentrate for future lemonade can also be made from other fruits: lemons, tangerines, grapefruits, limes.

Orange lemonade made with peels is delicious, easy to make, and incredibly inexpensive. This concentrate can also be used to soak cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, added to coffee, and as a base for other lemonades.

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