Ingredients for Perfect Lemonade Real Lemons And Sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups water (1 cup for simple syrup, 1 cup for adjustment)
- Lemon Juice
- 3-4 cups cold water (or more to taste)
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How to Make Perfect Lemonade Real Lemons And Sugar
- Make simple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup water. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves completely. Let cool completely.
- Juice the lemons: Juice about 8-10 large lemons (or more, depending on tartness preference). You should aim for about 1 1/2 cups of fresh lemon juice.
- Combine ingredients: In a large pitcher, combine the cooled simple syrup and the fresh lemon juice.
- Add water: Add 3-4 cups of cold water to the pitcher. Start with 3 cups and add more to adjust to your preferred level of tartness.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Refrigerate for up to 2 hours for best results.
- Adjust sweetness/tartness: Taste and adjust as needed. Add more simple syrup for sweetness or more lemon juice for tartness.
- Serve: Serve over ice with lemon slices or wedges. Garnish with fresh mint or berries for an extra touch!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
137g
Fat
0g
Carbs
12g
