Classic Non-Alcoholic
Orangeade
Southern porch classic
Fresh orange and lemon, sweetened, lengthened with water or soda. The Southern soda fountain's citrus staple, documented in American recipes from at least the 1920s. Simple, balanced, permanently refreshing.
Ingredients
- 3 oz Fresh Orange Juice
- 1/2 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
- 3 oz Water
Method
In a collins glass, combine orange juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Stir. Add ice and cold water (or soda water for a fizzy version). Stir once more. Garnish with an orange slice.
Sourced from Pre-Prohibition American; documented recipe from 1922 (Historical Food Fortnightly). Canonical Southern / Appalachian soda fountain tradition, originating in North Carolina.