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Lemonade Recipe

Quench your thirst with this refreshing homemade lemonade recipe! Perfect as a standalone summer drink, a zesty cocktail mixer (omit the water!), or a vibrant addition to your next punch bowl. Easily customizable – try a lemon-limeade by using half lemons and half limes! Make a big batch and keep it chilled in a thermos for picnics and outdoor adventures. This recipe is easy, fast, and delivers maximum flavor.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 18 mins
Calories 1295.6 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 4.8 (9 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lemonade

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How to Make Lemonade

  1. In a 1-quart saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 1/4 cups hot water.
  2. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar is completely dissolved (about 1-2 minutes).
  3. While the sugar syrup simmers, zest 1 tablespoon of lemon peel from 2-3 lemons using a microplane or fine grater.
  4. Add the lemon zest to the warm sugar syrup. Remove from heat.
  5. Let the syrup cool completely (about 10 minutes).
  6. Cut 2-3 lemons in half and juice them, aiming for 1 3/4 cups of fresh lemon juice.
  7. Add the fresh lemon juice to the cooled sugar syrup and stir well to combine.
  8. Fill a pitcher with ice cubes. Add the lemon syrup mixture and 1 cup of ice-cold water.
  9. Gently stir in 2-3 lemon slices. Pour into glasses and garnish with fresh mint sprigs.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

1244g

Fat

0g

Carbs

114g

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