Homemade Lemonade
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Homemade Lemonade
Description
Homemade Lemonade uses fresh lemon juice mixed with a straightforward simple syrup made by dissolving sugar in water. This syrup blends smoothly into the lemonade, creating a consistent sweet-tart flavor when combined with cold water. An optional addition of Sprite adds a fizzy twist and extra sweetness if desired. The method involves making the syrup, mixing ingredients, and serving over ice with lemon slices for garnish.
The balance between lemon juice and sweetness can be adjusted by varying the amount of simple syrup or Sprite, allowing for a more tangy or sweeter profile according to taste. Chilling the ingredients and serving with ice ensures a refreshing drink experience.
Ingredients
For the Simple Syrup
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup water
For the Lemonade
- 3/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 4 cups water cold
- 2 cups Sprite optional
- ice for serving, slices (lemon
- lemon for serving, slices (lemon
Instructions
- Make the simple syrup by heating 3/4 cup of water and 3/4 cup of sugar together in a small saucepan until the sugar is completely dissolved. Set aside to cool.
- To make the lemonade, stir simple syrup together with lemon juice, cold water and Sprite. For a sweeter lemonade, use all the simple syrup. For a lemonade that has a little more zing, use half the simple syrup.
- Serve over ice with lemon slices.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 135 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 135kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 33mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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