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Homemade Lemonade (Classic, Thyme, and Mint)
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Homemade Lemonade (Classic, Thyme, and Mint)

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!

Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 5 cups
Calories: 102 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

Simple Syrup (makes 3 cups)
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • ½ cup thyme for Thyme Lemonade, fresh
For Classic Lemonade
  • 2 tsp lemon zest of 2 lemons
  • 2 cups lemon juice about 8-10 lemons, freshly squeezed
  • 3 cups water cold or sparkling water
For Mint Lemonade
  • 2 tsp lemon zest of 2 lemons
  • 2 cups lemon juice about 8-10 lemons, freshly squeezed
  • 3 cups water cold or sparkling water
  • ½ cup mint leaf fresh
  • 1 tsp sugar
For Thyme Lemonade
  • 2 tsp lemon zest of 2 lemons
  • 2 cups lemon juice about 8-10 lemons, freshly squeezed
  • 3 cups water cold or sparkling water
For Serving and Garnish
  • ice
  • lemon sliced
  • mint leaf fresh
  • thyme fresh

Instructions

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  1. Depends on lemons, the amount of juice varies. You will need about 8-10 lemons to get 2 cups of lemon juice.
★ Classic Lemonade
  1. 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.
  2. Zest 2 lemons and add to the 2-cup liquid measuring cup. Cut lemons in half.
  3. Squeeze 8-10 lemons till you get 2 cups of lemon juice.
  4. 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.
  5. In a large pitcher, add zest from 2 lemons, pour 2 cups lemon juice, and 3 cups water.
  6. 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
  1. Make Classic Lemonade (See above).
  2. In a glass cup, combine ½ cup mint, sprinkle sugar, and a lemon wheel.
  3. Using a muddler or wooden spoon, gently muddle the mint leaves. Transfer the mint leaves to the lemonade pitcher and stir well.
★ Thyme Lemonade
  1. 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.
  2. In a large pitcher, add zest from 2 lemons, pour 2 cups lemon juice, and 3 cups water.
  3. 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
  1. Chill the lemonade for at least 1 hour.
To Serve
  1. In a serving pitcher, add ice and lemon slices.
  2. For mint/thyme lemonade, use more mint/thyme for decoration. 
To Store
  1. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5 cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 102

% 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.