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Old Fashion Lemonade Concentrate Recipe

Beat the heat with this incredibly refreshing Old Fashioned Lemonade Concentrate! Sweet and zesty, this recipe is easy to make and perfect for summer gatherings. Customize the sweetness to your liking and enjoy a taste of sunshine in every glass. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this classic, elevated lemonade.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 311.1 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Old Fashion Lemonade Concentrate

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How to Make Old Fashion Lemonade Concentrate

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 2 1/2 cups water and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  2. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool completely.
  3. While the syrup cools, zest 2 tablespoons of orange peel using a microplane or fine grater.
  4. Juice 4 large oranges and 2 large lemons. Strain the juices to remove any seeds or pulp.
  5. Add the cooled sugar syrup, orange zest, orange juice, and lemon juice to a large pitcher.
  6. If using fresh mint, gently muddle 1/2 cup of fresh mint leaves in the pitcher. (Optional)
  7. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. For a more intense flavor, refrigerate overnight.
  8. Strain the lemonade concentrate through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into clean jars. This removes any remaining mint or zest.
  9. Cover the jars tightly and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  10. To serve, mix equal parts lemonade concentrate and chilled water.
  11. Pour over ice in glasses.
  12. Garnish with fresh orange and lemon slices and mint sprigs, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

290g

Fat

0g

Carbs

28g

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