Barefoot Contessa's Fresh Lemonade Recipe

Ina Garten's classic lemonade recipe, straight from her 1999 cookbook! This simple recipe creates a vibrant and zesty lemonade perfect for hot summer days. Learn how to make this easy, crowd-pleasing beverage with just a few fresh ingredients. Get ready for the ultimate taste of summer!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 298.7 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Barefoot Contessa's Fresh Lemonade

  • 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups superfine sugar
  • ice, for serving
  • 6 cups water
  • 6 to 8 lemons
  • lemon slices or squeezed lemon halves, for garnish and flavor
  • fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)

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How to Make Barefoot Contessa's Fresh Lemonade

  1. Juice lemons until you have 1 ½ cups of fresh lemon juice. (You'll need approximately 6-8 lemons)
  2. In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice, sugar, and water.
  3. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  4. Add lemon slices or squeezed lemon halves to the pitcher for extra flavor and visual appeal.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Serve chilled over ice. Garnish with additional lemon slices or fresh mint sprigs, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

282g

Fat

0g

Carbs

26g

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