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Ingredients
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Lemonade
Cranberry Juice
Orange Juice
Method
Lemonade
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Cut the lemons in half and use a citrus juicer or press to extract the juice into a measuring cup. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 2
Mixing the Lemonade
In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice, granulated sugar, and water. Stir well until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- 3
Chilling and Serving
Add ice to the pitcher to chill the lemonade. Serve in glasses and enjoy!
Cranberry Juice
- 4
Preparing the Cranberries
Rinse the fresh cranberries under cold water to remove any debris.
- 5
Cooking the Cranberries
In a pot, combine the cranberries and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until the cranberries burst.
- 6
Straining and Sweetening
Remove from heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing the berries to extract all juice. Stir in the sugar and lemon juice until dissolved.
- 7
Chilling and Serving
Allow the juice to cool, then refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice.
Orange Juice
- 8
Juicing the Oranges
Cut the oranges in half and use a citrus juicer or press to extract the juice into a measuring cup. You should get about 1 to 1.5 cups of orange juice.
- 9
Mixing the Juice
If desired, add sugar to the orange juice and stir until it dissolves. You can also add 1 cup of water to dilute the juice if preferred.
- 10
Chilling and Serving
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve over ice.