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A drink made with orange juice.

A drink made with orange juice.

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A refreshing and light, alcohol-free beverage with a subtle orange flavor. Perfect for hot days.

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This drink, made with orange juice, is a delicious alternative to traditional orange juice, offering a mild and refreshing taste. It’s perfect for relaxing moments with family or friends.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time—
  • Resting24 min
  • Total54 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodmixture
  • Estimated cost$3.22 $0.64 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

5 people
  • $0.72
  • $0.11
  • $1.07
  • $0.14
  • $0.59
  • $0.18
  • $0.41

Prices from US supermarkets for 3 of 7 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Pour the water into a pot or a large container. ≈ 3 min
  2. Add the sugar to the water and stir until it is completely dissolved. ≈ 4 min
  3. Add the concentrated juice or syrup to the sweetened water. ≈ 3 min
  4. Place the mixture in a suitable container. ≈ 3 min
  5. Prepare your orange soda by mixing a portion of syrup with a portion of sparkling water. Use sparkling water from a soda machine or a brand of sparkling water. Avoid using mineral water, as the minerals would alter the taste. Also, avoid using flavored sparkling water, as the existing flavors would also alter the taste of the drink. ≈ 3 min
  6. Wash two oranges. ≈ 2 min
  7. Peel the oranges (without removing the white pith), using 1.5 oranges. ≈ 8 min
  8. Add the white sugar, removing any strands, and mix well. ≈ 4 min
  9. Place the peels in the refrigerator with the sugar for 24 hours.
  10. Squeeze half an orange and mix the juice with the pulp and sugar mixture. Stir well. ≈ 4 min
  11. Mix the skins, juice, and sugar together to create a syrup. This will produce approximately 120 ml of syrup. ≈ 4 min
  12. Prepare your orange soda by mixing a portion of syrup with three portions of sparkling water. Use sparkling water from a carbonation machine or a brand of sparkling water. Avoid using mineral water, as the minerals would alter the taste. Also, avoid using flavored sparkling water, as the existing flavors would also alter the taste of the drink. ≈ 3 min
  13. Mix the alcohol-based liquid, gum arabic, and oil paint. Mix thoroughly. ≈ 4 min
  14. Pour this mixture into a larger container. ≈ 3 min
  15. Add the powder or colorant, citric acid, water, and white sugar to this container. Mix well. ≈ 4 min
  16. Prepare your lemonade by mixing one part syrup with five parts sparkling water. Use sparkling water from a soda fountain or a specific brand. Avoid using mineral water, as the minerals would alter the taste. Also, avoid using flavored sparkling water, as the existing flavors would also affect the taste of the drink. ≈ 3 min

The bill

A drink made with orange juice.

  • 650 g of white sugar$0.72
  • 30 ml of concentrated orange juice or orange syrup$0.11
  • 2 oranges$1.07
  • 120 g of white sugar$0.14
  • Sparkling water, if needed$0.59
  • 120 g of carrot powder, or a mixture of 24 drops of red food coloring and 24 drops of yellow food coloring$0.18
  • 360 g of white sugar$0.41

Total$3.22

that's $0.64 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 560 ml of water
  • 650 g of white sugar
  • 30 ml of concentrated orange juice or orange syrup
  • 2 oranges
  • 120 g of white sugar
  • Sparkling water, if needed
  • 6 drops of orange oil paint
  • 5 ml of alcohol-based liquid without a taste, from test 150+ or a mixture of 2.5 ml of water and 2.5 ml of gum arabic.
  • 5 ml of citric acid
  • 120 g of carrot powder, or a mixture of 24 drops of red food coloring and 24 drops of yellow food coloring
  • 220 ml of water
  • 360 g of white sugar

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