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A glass of iced naranjada, a Mexican sparkling orange drink, garnished with an orange slice sits on a decorative coaster. A pitcher of the same vibrant drink is in the background on a blue and white patterned surface.
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Naranjada (Mexican Sparkling Orange Drink)

Naranjada is a traditional Mexican sparkling orange drink made with fresh-squeezed orange juice, mineral water, and ice. Light, citrusy, fizzy, and incredibly refreshing, this easy drink comes together in minutes with just a few simple ingredients.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican, Vegan Mexican Recipe
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 45kcal
Author: Nancy Lopez & MexicanMadeMeatless.com

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh orange juice from approximately 4–6 oranges depending on size and juiciness
  • 5 cups sparkling or mineral water ice cold, straight from the fridge
  • Lots of ice cubes
  • Sweetener to taste optional
  • 1 small orange sliced (optional for serving)

Instructions

  • Juice your oranges. Cut your oranges in half and squeeze them until you have 2 cups (475 ml) of fresh juice. Strain out any seeds if needed, but I like to leave some pulp in, it adds texture and nutrition.
    A person uses a manual orange juicer on a blue and white patterned table, pressing an orange half while stacked peels and a tray sit nearby, juicing oranges to make Mexican orangeade.
  • Add some orange slices and ice cubes to a large pitcher, then pour in the freshly squeezed orange juice into it.
    A person pours fresh orange juice, perfect for making naranjada Mexican sparkling orange drink, from a pitcher into a glass jar filled with ice on a blue and white tiled table surrounded by water bottles, a bowl of ice, oranges, and a citrus juicer.
  • Slowly pour in the cold sparkling water. Gently stir to combine.
    A person pours water into a large glass jar filled with orange naranjada, surrounded by a wooden spoon, sliced oranges, a citrus juicer, a bowl of ice cubes, and bottle caps on a patterned blue and white table.
  • Taste it. If you want it a little sweeter, add your sweetener of choice and stir gently.
    A glass of naranjada with ice and an orange slice sits on a blue-and-white tiled table next to a large pitcher of naranjada. A person stirs the jar, and peeled oranges are stacked on a wooden board nearby.
  • Fill your glasses generously with ice cubes. carefully pour in the naranjada and serve immediately. You can decorate the glasses with an orange slice if desired.
    A glass of iced naranjada, a Mexican sparkling orange drink, garnished with an orange slice sits on a decorative coaster. A pitcher of the same vibrant drink is in the background on a blue and white patterned surface.

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Notes

*Please note that the nutritional information doesn't include sweetener. 

Nutrition

Serving: 6servings | Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 42mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 201IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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