The Best Lemonade Ever Recipe

This incredibly refreshing lemonade recipe is a family secret from Arizona, and it's so easy to make! Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or a hot summer day, this surprisingly simple recipe will be a crowd-pleaser. Get ready for rave reviews – you might even want to double (or triple!) this batch, because it disappears fast!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 102.2 kcal
Protein 0g
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Ingredients for The Best Lemonade Ever

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 4 1/2 cups cold water
  • lemon slices (for garnish)
  • ice (for serving)

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How to Make The Best Lemonade Ever

  1. Combine the chopped lemon rind, lemon juice, sugar, and 1 cup of cold water in a blender.
  2. Blend until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
  3. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher to remove pulp and rind.
  4. Add 3 cups of cold water to the strained lemon mixture.
  5. Stir well to combine.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld (optional, but recommended).
  7. Serve over ice. Garnish with lemon slices (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

99g

Fat

0g

Carbs

9g

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Occasion Low Protein Healthy 5 Ingredients Or Less Beverages Fruit Easy Holiday Event Low Fat Summer Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Seasonal Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Low Carb Inexpensive Healthy 2 Low In Something Citrus Lemon

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make The Best Lemonade Ever?

The Best Lemonade Ever takes about 15 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in The Best Lemonade Ever?

The Best Lemonade Ever has approximately 102.2 calories per serving, with about 0 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for The Best Lemonade Ever?

The key ingredients for The Best Lemonade Ever are Lemon, Sugar, Cold Water, lemon slices (for garnish), ice (for serving). See the full list with measurements above.

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