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
- Juice lemons until you have 1 ½ cups of fresh lemon juice. (You'll need approximately 6-8 lemons)
- In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice, sugar, and water.
- Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add lemon slices or squeezed lemon halves to the pitcher for extra flavor and visual appeal.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 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