Ingredients for Real Lemonade
- Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup boiling water
- Lemon Zest
- Juice of 8 lemons
- 6 cups cold water
- Ice Cubes
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How to Make Real Lemonade
- Boil 1 cup of water in a saucepan.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until completely dissolved.
- Add the zest of 4 lemons and the juice of 8 lemons to the sugar syrup.
- Let the mixture steep for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- In a large pitcher, combine the lemon mixture with 6 cups of cold water and 4 cups of ice.
- Stir gently to combine.
- For pink lemonade, add 1/2 cup of cranberry juice or grenadine to the pitcher and stir.
- Garnish each serving with a sprig of fresh mint and/or a cherry (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
154g
Fat
0g
Carbs
13g
