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Summertime Orange Drink with Ice and Cherries
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Summertime Orange Drink with Ice and Cherries

5 from 1 vote
Summertime Orange Drink with Ice and Cherries feels like pure sunshine in a glass. The bright orange flavor is cool and refreshing, while the ice keeps everything crisp and lively. A few cherries on top add just the right pop of sweetness, turning a simple drink into a little summer celebration.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 People
Course: Beverages
Cuisine: American, European, Italian
Calories: 141
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice or good‑quality bottled
  • 1/2 cup sparkling water or lemon‑lime soda
  • 1 tbsp simple syrup or honey optional, to taste
  • 1/2 cup ice cubes
  • 6–8 maraschino or fresh cherries
  • 2–3 slices orange for garnish

Method
 

Method
  1. Fill two tall glasses halfway with ice cubes.
    2. In a small pitcher, combine orange juice, sparkling water or soda, and sweetener if using. Stir gently.
    3. Divide the mixture between the glasses.
    4. Add cherries to each glass and tuck an orange slice along the rim.
    5. Enjoy immediately while cold and refreshing.

Notes

Recipe Difficulty - 1 out of 3

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