Recently we went on vacation to The outer banks of North Carolina. Because I’m a huge geek I made the family visit Roanoke Island, the site of the first settlement in the states. Also the site of The Lost Colony, where all the settlers disappeared without a trace. I kind of dig the scary, supernatural element to that disappearance, but in all actuality the settlers were probably absorbed into a local Indian tribe when they couldn’t take care of themselves. But I digress. While on Roanoke Island we stopped at Big Al’s Diner where our middlest child ordered an orangeade to drink. Oh, so yummy. It was so good he has asked to drive back just to get another.
I also enjoyed the little sip he allowed me, so I decided to make my own here at home. Normally I’d make it with raw sugar, but since I’m both trying to lose some weight and cut back on yeast producing foods, I decided to use stevia instead. Plus this way I can make one glass at a time.
Ingredients
Mineral water, unflavored like San Pellegrino
Orange juice
Stevia
Ice
Take a large glass and add ice. Pour about orange juice about 1/4 way up glass. Fill rest of glass with mineral water. Add stevia to taste. I like the liquid stevia as it mixes easily. Drink and enjoy.
Oh, you could also blend this mixture in your Magic Bullet and make a frosty orangeade if you like.
Stay Well.
Does it taste like orangina? Sounds like it would and I love that stuff!
Yes, I suppose it does sort of taste like orangina. I haven't had that is a long time so the flavor may be a bit different, but overall I think they are close.