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3-Ingredient Homemade Lemonade Recipe

This homemade lemonade recipe is easy to make with just 3 simple ingredients and tastes better than anything from the store!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 137 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice about 4-6 lemons
  • 5 cups water 1 cup is used to make the simple syrup

Instructions

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  1. Make the simple syrup - The simple syrup is how we will sweeten our lemonade. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water. Bring the mixture to a boil and stir until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove pan from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
  2. Juice the lemons - While the syrup is cooling, juice the lemons until you have 1 cup of fresh lemon juice. Strain the juice to remove any seeds and excess pulp.
  3. Mix - In a large pitcher, add the cooled simple syrup, fresh-squeezed lemon juice, and 4 cups of cold water. Stir well until combined.
  4. Serve -  If enjoying right away, pour lemonade into ice-filled glasses. If you want to keep for later, I recommend waiting to add ice cubes so you don't water it down. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is an estimate only.

Nutrition Information

Calories 137kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 0.1g (0%) Fat 0.2g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.02g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Sodium 11mg (0%) Potassium 43mg (1%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 34g (68%) Vitamin A 2IU (0%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 137

% Daily Value*

Calories 137kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 0.1g 0%
Fat 0.2g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.02g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0%
Sodium 11mg 0%
Potassium 43mg 1%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 34g 68%
Vitamin A 2IU 0%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.