Old Fashioned Fresh Lemonade Recipe

Beat the Florida heat with this refreshing Old Fashioned Fresh Lemonade! Perfect for sweltering summer afternoons, this simple recipe delivers a burst of zesty lemon flavor that's incredibly easy to make. Imagine yourself relaxing, feet up, sipping this icy cold beverage – pure bliss! Get the recipe now and cool down.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 156.6 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Old Fashioned Fresh Lemonade

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Old Fashioned Fresh Lemonade

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How to Make Old Fashioned Fresh Lemonade

  1. In a large pitcher, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1/2 cup of boiling water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  2. Add 1 1/2 cups of freshly squeezed lemon juice to the sugar syrup.
  3. Pour in 5 cups of cold water and stir gently to combine.
  4. Add ice to glasses and pour the lemonade over the ice.
  5. Garnish with lemon slices, fresh mint sprigs, or a lemon wedge, if desired.
  6. 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