Ingredients for The Best Lemonade
- 4-5 large lemons (enough for 1 tablespoon lemon zest and 1 1/2 cups lemon juice)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Water
- Lemon Peel
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How to Make The Best Lemonade
- Zest 4-5 lemons to obtain 1 tablespoon of lemon peel. Set aside.
- Gently roll lemons on a hard surface to soften and release more juice.
- Juice the lemons to yield 1 1/2 cups of fresh lemon juice.
- In a one-quart pitcher, combine the sugar and hot water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add the lemon zest and lemon juice to the pitcher. Stir well to combine.
- Refrigerate the lemonade thoroughly for at least 2 hours, or longer for a more intense flavor.
- To serve, fill a 12-ounce glass with ice.
- Pour 1/4 cup of the chilled lemonade syrup over the ice.
- Add 3/4 cup of cold water to the glass.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with thin lemon slices.
- Store leftover syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
75g
Fat
0g
Carbs
8g
