5 from 15 votes
Homemade Lemonade
This Homemade Lemonade combines freshly squeezed lemon juice with simple syrup, water, and an optional splash of Sprite for a refreshing balance of sweet and tart flavors. The simple syrup ensures the sugar is fully dissolved, avoiding gritty texture. Served over ice with lemon slices, this lemonade offers a cool, bright drink ideal for warm days or casual gatherings.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
135 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
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
- lemon for serving, slices (lemon
- ice 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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 135
% 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.