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    Milk and Pop » Recipes » Unique Summer Lemonades

    Blood Orange Lemonade (Winter Lemonade)

    Published: Mar 11, 2020 · Modified: Jul 11, 2024 by Tatiana Kamakura · Leave a Comment · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Blood Orange Lemonade is a sweet refreshing winter lemonade. It's easy to make and will give you a warm cozy feeling after the first sip, thanks to a secret ingredient.

    Blood orange lemonade with blood oranges slices and ice cubes.

    Blood Orange Lemonade is an iced beverage made of blood oranges, lemons, water, and a sweetener. It’s lemonade with the addition of blood oranges. In fact, it tastes like a better version of pink lemonade. I like to call it my winter lemonade.

    Looking for easy to make lemonades? I have a collection of unique lemonade recipes! Or if you prefer, take a look at these delicious summer iced teas.

    Ingredients

    Blood Oranges. You can substitute blood oranges with oranges. It will change the taste but it works and you can still get a delicious orange lemonade.

    Honey. Use your favorite honey to sweeten this recipe.

    Lemons. Use fresh lemons when making this recipe. It can be made with store-bought lemon juice, but you might get an unpleasant off-flavor.

    Cinnamon. I prefer to use a cinammon stick when making this recipe. You can easily substitute the sticks for ground cinnamon if you’re in a hurry, though.

    Ice Cubes. Try using lemonade ice cubes to avoid a watery lemonade!

    Blood oranges halves.

    How to make it

    Tips for juicing oranges:

    • Microwave each orange for 10 seconds. I swear, it makes juicing them so much easier!
    • Roll it on your countertop a couple of times, pressing downward with the palm of your hand.
    Blood orange, a citrus juicer, and blood orange juice.

    Making blood orange lemonade is easy:

    Step 01. Boil the water with the cinnamon sticks. Boil it and wait for it to cool, 10 to 15 minutes should be enough.

    Step 02. Juice lemons and blood oranges. Just be careful with the blood oranges, as they can easily stain everything around (avoid wearing white or light colored clothes when squeezing the blood oranges).

    Step 03. In a pitcher, add blood orange and lemon juice, cool cinnamon water and honey.

    Step 04. Serve blood orange lemoande over ice.

    Can I substitute honey?

    Sure! You can substitute honey for a vegan honey, brown sugar syrup, maple syrup or your favorite sweetener.

    When is blood orange season?

    Blood orange season varies depending on location. Typically, their season is from December through April — yes, a super short season.

    What does blood orange taste like?

    Blood oranges taste similar to navel oranges but are slightly tart and floral. They can have a hint of raspberries.

    Expert Tips

    • You can substitute cinnamon with vanilla extract. It won’t have the same taste, but I know a bunch of people who hate cinnamon with a passion. Vanilla will enhance the blood orange flavor.
    • Substitute half the water with sparkling water for a twist. You can also use only sparkling water. If so, mix ground cinnamon with the blood orange juice before adding the sparkling water.
    • If using cinnamon powder, add about ¼ teaspoon. Whisk well to combine. There's no need to boil water if adding cinnnamon powder.

    Just remember: if you’re using sparkling water, serve it straight away — or add the sparkling water minutes before serving. Your lemonade will go flat after a few hours.

    Blood orange lemonade in two glasses and a pitcher, with ice cubes and slices of orange.

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    2 cups of blood orange lemonade, with blood orange slices garnishing

    Blood Orange Lemonade (Winter Lemonade)

    Tatiana Kamakura
    Blood Orange Lemonade is a sweet refreshing winter lemonade. It's easy to make and will give you a warm cozy feeling after the first sip, thanks to a secret ingredient.
    5 from 22 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Additional Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Easy Juices and Smoothies
    Cuisine American
    Servings 5 glasses
    Calories 77 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup blood orange juice about 5 blood oranges
    • ½ cup lemon juice about 3 lemons
    • 4 cups water
    • 1 cinnamon stick
    • 6 tablespoon honey
    • Ice cubes

    Instructions
     

    • Boil the water with the cinnamon sticks. Boil it, and wait for it to cool down. 10 to 15 minutes should be enough.
    • Juice about 5 blood oranges until you have 1 cup of juice. Don’t forget to remove the seeds.
    • Juice about 3 lemons until you have ½ cup of juice. Again, remember to remove all seeds.
    • In a pitcher, add blood orange and lemon juice, cool cinnamon water and honey.
    • Keep the lemonade refrigerated for 1 hour. Serve with ice cubes.

    Notes

    Make it vegan: substitute honey for vegan honey.
    Use lemonade ice cubes when serving for extra flavor.
    If using sparkling water: add the sparkling water just before serving.
    If using cinnamon powder, add about ¼ teaspoon. Whisk well to combine. There's no need to boil water if adding cinnnamon powder.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1glassCalories: 77kcalCarbohydrates: 20gSodium: 27mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19g
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