Our Best Lemonade Recipe

Escape the heat with this simple yet incredibly delicious homemade lemonade recipe! Made with fresh lemon juice (frozen from our own lemon tree – a secret ingredient!), this recipe is perfectly tart and refreshing. Perfect for those scorching 115-degree days or any time you crave a cool, zesty treat. Easily customizable to your preferred level of tartness.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 278.3 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Our Best Lemonade

  • 1 ½ cups fresh lemon juice (about 12-15 lemons)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (or to taste)
  • 4 cups cold water

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How to Make Our Best Lemonade

  1. In a large pitcher, combine the water, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  2. Add the lemon zest (optional) for extra lemon flavor.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar or lemon juice as needed.
  4. Add ice and serve immediately. Garnish with lemon slices or fresh mint if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

274g

Fat

0g

Carbs

24g

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