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Homemade Lemonade

This fresh homemade lemonade is the perfect refreshing drink.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 129 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups fresh lemon juice about 6-8 lemons
  • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar or simple syrup
  • ice
  • water
  • lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Peel 3 long strips of zest off of the lemons.
  2. Combine sugar, 1 ½ cups water, and lemon zest in a small saucepan and bring just to a boil until sugar is dissolved. Cool completely.
  3. Cut the lemons in half and squeeze out the juice using a juicer. If you don't have a juicer, place a fork in the lemon and gently squeeze while rocking the fork back and forth. You will need 1 ¼ cups lemon juice.
  4. Place 1 ¼ cups lemon juice and 1 cup* of the simple syrup in a 2 QT pitcher.
  5. Add ice and 6 cups of cold water. Stir to combine.
  6. Taste and add more simple syrup if desired.

Notes

  • *If you prefer lemonade to be less sweet, start with 3/4 cup of simple syrup and add more to taste.
  • Microwave the lemons for about 15-20 seconds and then roll on the counter to extract more juice.
  • Rinse and scrub lemons with a vegetable brush before zesting. Scrubbing them removes the wax that is sprayed on them during shipment.
  • Juice lemons using a juicer but if you don't have a juicer, cut in half and put a fork into the lemon while squeezing.
  • If you'd prefer you can strain out the pulp. Pour the lemon juice through a coffee filter
  • Store lemonade in the refrigerator and stir it before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 129 (6%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 39mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 32g (64%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 2mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 129

% Daily Value*

Calories 129 6%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 39mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 32g 64%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 2mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

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