Homemade Lemonade (Classic, Thyme, and Mint)
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Homemade Lemonade (Classic, Thyme, and Mint)
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Fresh homemade lemonade is so simple and easy to make with just a few ingredients. Here are 3 delicious versions of lemonade: Classic, Thyme, and Mint Lemonade. Grab your pitcher and kick off the summer with these icy cool drinks!
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Ingredients
Simple Syrup (makes 3 cups)
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups water
- ½ cup fresh thyme (for Thyme Lemonade)
For Classic Lemonade
- 2 tsp zest of 2 lemons
- 2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 8-10 lemons)
- 3 cups cold water or sparkling water
For Mint Lemonade
- 2 tsp zest of 2 lemons
- 2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 8-10 lemons)
- 3 cups cold water or sparkling water
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 tsp sugar
For Thyme Lemonade
- 2 tsp zest of 2 lemons
- 2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 8-10 lemons)
- 3 cups cold water or sparkling water
For Serving and Garnish
- ice
- sliced lemons
- fresh mint leaves
- fresh thyme
Instructions
- Depends on lemons, the amount of juice varies. You will need about 8-10 lemons to get 2 cups of lemon juice.
★ Classic Lemonade
- Combine 2 cups sugar and 2 cups water in a saucepan and bringing to a simmer. Stir until sugar is dissolved and then let cool. You can keep this simple syrup for up to a month.
- Zest 2 lemons and add to the 2-cup liquid measuring cup. Cut lemons in half.
- Squeeze 8-10 lemons till you get 2 cups of lemon juice.
- If you have an electric lemon squeezer, it is helpful. Now in your measuring cup, you should have 2 cups of lemon juice and zest from 2 lemons.
- In a large pitcher, add zest from 2 lemons, pour 2 cups lemon juice, and 3 cups water.
- Gradually add the simple syrup and taste to reach the desired sweetness. I usually add 1 to 1 ¼ cup simple syrup depends on the lemons I use.
★ Mint Lemonade
- Make Classic Lemonade (See above).
- In a glass cup, combine ½ cup mint, sprinkle sugar, and a lemon wheel.
- Using a muddler or wooden spoon, gently muddle the mint leaves. Transfer the mint leaves to the lemonade pitcher and stir well.
★ Thyme Lemonade
- Combine 2 cups sugar, 2 cups water, and ½ cup thyme in a saucepan and bringing to a simmer. Stir until sugar is dissolved and then let cool.
- In a large pitcher, add zest from 2 lemons, pour 2 cups lemon juice, and 3 cups water.
- Gradually add the thyme-infused simple syrup and thymes and taste to reach the desired sweetness. I usually add 1 cup to 1 ¼ cup simple syrup depends on the lemons I use.
Before Serving
- Chill the lemonade for at least 1 hour.
To Serve
- In a serving pitcher, add ice and lemon slices.
- For mint/thyme lemonade, use more mint/thyme for decoration.
To Store
- Keep the leftover lemonade (do not add ice!) in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Before storing, discard the mint leaves from ythe mint lemonade as they turn brown.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
102kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
32mg
(1%)
Potassium
121mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
114IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
44mg
(49%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 102 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 102kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 32mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 114IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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