The Best Ever Lemonade Recipe

Craft the most refreshing lemonade of your life! This recipe, sourced from the Junior League of Salt Lake City's "Always in Season," is worth the effort. Experience the burst of sunshine in every sip – perfect for hot summer days or any occasion. Learn how to make this unforgettable homemade lemonade.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 145.8 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for The Best Ever Lemonade

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How to Make The Best Ever Lemonade

  1. Scrub 6-8 lemons thoroughly and cut them in half.
  2. Place the lemon halves in a large, heat-resistant pitcher.
  3. Add 1 ½ cups granulated sugar to the pitcher.
  4. In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
  5. Carefully pour the boiling water over the lemons and sugar in the pitcher. Stir gently until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  6. Let the mixture steep and cool for 20 minutes.
  7. Squeeze the juice from the lemon halves into the pitcher using a juicer or by hand. Discard the lemon halves.
  8. Strain the lemonade through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into another pitcher to remove any pulp or seeds.
  9. Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled.
  10. Serve over ice in tall glasses. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs.
  11. For pink lemonade, add a dash of grenadine to each glass.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

138g

Fat

0g

Carbs

12g

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