Orangeade
The Orangeade is an alcohol-free mocktail, fruity and tart on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
- Alcohol-free
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 75 out of 100
- Sweet
- 75 out of 100
- Fruity
- 77 out of 100
- Boozy
- 0 out of 100
How to make an Orangeade
To make an Orangeade, build over ice in a highball glass: 1⅔ oz lemon juice, 5 oz orange juice, ⅔ oz simple syrup and 3 oz soda water.
Contains no alcohol as written. If you need to avoid alcohol completely, check labels: some products sold as non-alcoholic, like beers, wines and bitters, can contain small amounts.
You'll need
- Lemon juice1⅔ oz
- Orange juice5 oz
- Simple syrup⅔ oz
- Soda water3 oz
Pairs well with: Simple syrup · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in lemon juice, orange juice and simple syrup.
- 3
Top with soda water.
- 4
Give it one gentle stir.
Why build it in the glass? Nothing here needs shaking, and pouring straight in keeps the soda water fizzy.
Orangeade questions
What does an Orangeade taste like?
Mostly fruity and tart. It's a non-alcoholic drink.
What's the difference between an Orangeade and a Rail Splitter?
Both use lemon juice and simple syrup. The Orangeade adds orange juice and soda water, while the Rail Splitter uses ginger ale.
Can I make Orangeades in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 10¼ oz lemon juice, 30⅔ oz orange juice and 4¼ oz simple syrup in a jug and chill it. Top each glass with soda water as you serve, so it stays fizzy.
What glass do you serve an Orangeade in?
A highball glass.