Orange Mocktail
This orange mocktail is bright, cool, and bubbly. I love making it for family picnics. You get sweet citrus flavor, fun fizz, and pretty colors in every sip—kids and adults both enjoy it, always asking for more!
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup
- 1/2 cup sparkling water
- ice cubes
- orange slices
- fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Wash and cut your oranges and lemons. I like to squeeze the juice with my hands—it feels fun!
- Pour orange juice and lemon juice into a pitcher.
- Add the simple syrup. I stir well and taste to check if it’s sweet enough.
- Fill two glasses with lots of ice cubes.
- Pour the juice mix over ice.
- Slowly add sparkling water to each glass. It makes bubbly fizz—my favorite sound!
- Top with orange slices and fresh mint leaves.
- Serve right away, so it stays cold and fizzy. I love seeing everyone's happy faces!
Notes
- Use fresh-squeezed orange juice for the best taste and color.
- You can adjust sweetness with more or less simple syrup.
- Add extra lemon juice if you want more tang.
- Try different fruits like pineapple for new flavors.
- Kids love to help with stirring and decorating!