By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 6
93 cal · 10 min
Triple Citrus-Ade
Recipe GLPRe07aca40b08704
A refreshing and vibrant tropical drink combining the bright flavors of fresh orange, lime, and lemon juice sweetened with sugar. This Caribbean-inspired beverage is perfect for warm days and serves six with a crisp, citrus-forward taste.
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Ingredients
½ cup sugar
1 cup fresh orange juice, strained (from approximately 3 oranges)
¼ cup fresh lime juice, strained (from approximately 3 limes)
¼ cup fresh lemon juice, strained (from approximately 3 lemons)
Orange slices for garnish
Lime slices for garnish
Lemon slices for garnish
Directions
Squeeze fresh oranges and strain the juice through a fine-mesh sieve to remove pulp and seeds, collecting 1 cup of juice.
Squeeze fresh limes and strain the juice through a fine-mesh sieve, collecting ¼ cup of lime juice.
Squeeze fresh lemons and strain the juice through a fine-mesh sieve, collecting ¼ cup of lemon juice.
In a large pitcher, combine the strained orange juice, lime juice, and lemon juice.
Add the sugar to the citrus juice mixture and stir well until the sugar completely dissolves.
Fill serving glasses with ice and pour the citrus-ade evenly among the six glasses.
Garnish each glass with fresh orange, lime, and lemon slices, then serve immediately.
Comments
This is a straightforward fresh-squeezed citrus drink that costs under $3 total, with all ingredients stocked at every Charlotte grocery chain year-round; sugar and citrus are staples. The stated 10 minutes is honest—juicing and slicing takes exactly that long with no hidden prep. It's a perfect warm-weather pitcher drink for families or gatherings, requires zero cooking skill or attention, and leftovers keep refrigerated for two days if not served immediately. The only real drawback is that fresh citrus can vary wildly in juice yield and tartness, which means a second tasting mid-prep might be necessary to balance sugar.
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