Ingredients for Old Fashioned Fresh Lemonade
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- 5 cups cold water
- Lemon Slice
- Mint Sprig
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How to Make Old Fashioned Fresh Lemonade
- In a large pitcher, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1/2 cup of boiling water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add 1 1/2 cups of freshly squeezed lemon juice to the sugar syrup.
- Pour in 5 cups of cold water and stir gently to combine.
- Add ice to glasses and pour the lemonade over the ice.
- Garnish with lemon slices, fresh mint sprigs, or a lemon wedge, if desired.
- For a fresh limeade variation, substitute 1 1/2 cups of freshly squeezed lime juice for the lemon juice.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
154g
Fat
0g
Carbs
13g