4 Lemon Gallon O Lemonade Recipe

This recipe makes a whole gallon of the BEST lemonade you'll ever taste! Made with just 4 large lemons, it's a little more involved than typical recipes, but the incredible flavor and refreshing volume are totally worth the effort. Warning: a gallon won't last long!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 301.1 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 3.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 4 Lemon Gallon O Lemonade

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How to Make 4 Lemon Gallon O Lemonade

  1. Slice 4 large lemons into thick rounds.
  2. Place lemon slices in a large bowl. Add 1 ½ cups granulated sugar (adjust to your sweetness preference).
  3. Pour 4 cups of boiling water over the lemons and sugar.
  4. Stir vigorously, using the back of a spoon to gently crush the lemon slices and dissolve the sugar completely.
  5. Let the mixture cool to room temperature (about 30-45 minutes).
  6. Once cool, squeeze the remaining juice from the lemon slices using your hands, then discard the pulp and slices.
  7. Stir the mixture well to ensure all the sugar is dissolved and the flavors have melded.
  8. Pour the lemonade concentrate into a 1-gallon container. Fill the container with cold water.
  9. Stir gently to combine.
  10. Serve immediately over ice. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

299g

Fat

0g

Carbs

26g