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Homemade Lemonade for Two
This Homemade Lemonade for Two balances fresh lemon juice with a simple syrup, resulting in a bright, sweet citrus drink intended to be poured over plenty of ice. The syrup is prepared by dissolving sugar in water, then mixed with fresh lemon juice and additional water to adjust sweetness. Mint leaves can be added for a refreshing garnish. This recipe makes a concentrated lemonade base that is sweeter than typical, encouraging dilution with ice and extra water to suit your taste.
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
4
cups
Calories:
102 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Special Equipment
- Citrus juicer optional but nice to have
Lemonade
- ½ cup granulated sugar 100g
- 2 ⅔ cup water divided, plus more to taste, filtered
- ½ cup lemon juice 2 to 3 medium lemons, fresh
- mint leaves optional, for garnish
Instructions
- In a small pot, combine sugar and ⅔ cup of the water. Bring to a simmer and stir until sugar is dissolved.
- In a small pitcher or 1-quart jar, combine the sugar water, 2 cups of water and lemon juice. Stir together. Add more water if needed until lemonade is just a little sweeter than your preferred level of sweetness.
- Pour over a glass of ice and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
102kcal
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 102
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 102kcal | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.