4.8 from 267 votes
Homemade Lemonade
Whether you're entertaining or relaxing, this recipe hits the spot.
Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 10 lemons for 2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice; use more lemons if needed to get to that amount
- 8 cups water
- Extra lemon slices for garnish if desired
Instructions
- Slice two of the lemons into thin slices (try to remove all the seeds and discard).
- In a large bowl, using a potato masher, mash the sugar and the lemon slices until the sugar is completely wet, about 1 minute.
- Juice the remaining 8 lemons (for 2 cups lemon juice; use more lemons, if needed, to get to that amount).
- Add the water and lemon juice to the bowl with the lemon slices and sugar, and stir everything together until the sugar is completely dissolved, 1-2 minutes.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer set over a pitcher or large bowl, pressing on the lemon slices a bit to get as much juice as possible; discard solids.
- Chill the lemonade until ready to serve (or serve immediately). Garnish with extra lemon slices, if desired.
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Notes
- Sweetness: as written, this lemonade has the perfect amount of sweetness for me, but it goes without saying that you could adjust the sugar to taste (or try using part honey or other sweetener).
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 Serving
Calories
184kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
15mg
(1%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
41g
(82%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 184kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.