Classic Lemonade
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Classic Lemonade
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This classic lemonade recipe blends freshly squeezed lemon juice with a simple syrup made from sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice, then is diluted with cold water. The syrup is heated until simmering to dissolve the sugar and infuse citrus flavor, producing a refreshing, well-balanced lemonade with a bright tartness and sweet undertones.
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Classic Lemonade starts with freshly squeezed lemon juice combined with a homemade lemon syrup consisting of sugar and lemon zest, gently heated to dissolve and extract flavor. Once cooled and strained, the syrup is mixed with chilled water to create a crisp, refreshing beverage. The balance of sweetness and acidity depends on dilution to taste, allowing adjustment for preferred tartness.
The lemonade is served cold, often with additional lemon slices, enhancing its fresh appearance and aroma. It is ideal for warm weather or as a palate-cleansing drink alongside meals.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups lemon juice from about 8 - 10 lemons, freshly squeezed
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- 2 ½ tablespoons lemon 2-3 lemons, zest
- 8 cups water to dilute, cold
Instructions
Lemon syrup
- Add 1 cup of the lemon juice into a saucepan, along with 1 ½ cup of sugar and the zest. Heat the two ingredients together on medium-high heat, while stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved. Continue to heat the lemon syrup until the lemon syrup starts to simmer.
- Set the saucepan aside and allow the syrup to cool down to room temperature.
- Stir in the rest of the ½ cup of lemon juice.
- Strain the lemon syrup to remove the zest.
- Allow the syrup to chill in the fridge until needed.
To make the Lemonade
- Mix the lemon syrup with about 6 cups of chilled water at first then stir to combine. Add the extra 2 cups of water if you want to dilute the lemonade further (to your taste). Pour the lemonade into a pitcher with additional lemon slices.
- Taste and add more fresh lemon juice or water if needed. Serve immediately or store in the fridge until needed.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
126kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Potassium
50mg
(1%)
Sugar
31g
(62%)
Vitamin C
18.9mg
(21%)
Calcium
3mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 126kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin C | 18.9mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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