Fresh Lemonade Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    12

  • Calories

    138 kcal

  • Course

    Drinks

  • Cuisine

    American

Fresh Lemonade Recipe

Refreshing homemade Fresh Lemonade recipe made with fresh lemons! It's a classic delicious drink perfect for any occasion! Includes how to make lemonade concentrate!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 2 cups lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • cold water
  • 1 lemon sliced
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Instructions

  1. Add sugar to a gallon pitcher and pour hot water over sugar, stirring to dissolve. Add fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and enough cold water to fill the pitcher. Stir until well-combined. Serve with ice and fresh lemon slices, if desired.
  2. Keep refrigerated

Lemonade Concentrate

  1. Add sugar to a pitcher and pour hot water over sugar, stirring to dissolve. Add fresh lemon juice and lemon zest. Stir until well-combined. Pour into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator up to a week.
  2. To serve, pour equal amounts of lemonade concentrate and water into a glass (single serving) or into a pitcher (for larger service). Serve with ice and fresh lemon slices, if desired.

Notes

  • Sugar-Free Lemonade: Use your favorite sugar substitute in place of the sugar called for in this recipe. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 138kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 18mg (1%) Potassium 42mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 34g (68%) Vitamin C 16.4mg (18%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 138 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 138kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 18mg 1%
Potassium 42mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 34g 68%
Vitamin C 16.4mg 18%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

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

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