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Easy Homemade Lemonade Recipe

This easy homemade lemonade recipe is incredibly simple to make and a perfect blend of tart and sweet. Great for those summer nights out on the deck!

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 drinks
Calories: 142 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh lemon juice from about 8 lemons
  • 1 ⅓ cups superfine sugar
  • 6 cups water
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

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  1. Stir together lemon juice and sugar in a 3-quart pitcher until sugar is dissolved. Add water and stir until combined. Garnish with additional lemon slices and mint, if desired. Serve over ice in glasses.

Notes

  • You can refrigerate the lemonade if not serving immediately; stir before serving.
  • If superfine sugar is not readily available where you shop, you can place regular granulated sugar in a food processor to great that fine texture.
  • You can refrigerate the lemonade if not serving immediately; stir before serving.
  • The lemonade can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Information

Calories 142kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Sodium 11mg (0%) Potassium 62mg (2%) Sugar 34g (68%) Vitamin C 23.6mg (26%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8drinks

Amount Per Serving

Calories 142

% Daily Value*

Calories 142kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Sodium 11mg 0%
Potassium 62mg 1%
Sugar 34g 68%
Vitamin C 23.6mg 26%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

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