5 from 21 votes
How to Make Lemonade
This lemonade recipe combines water, fresh lemon juice, granulated sugar, and ice blended until smooth to yield a refreshing, balanced citrus drink. The simple ingredients create a classic lemonade flavor that can be customized with berries or herbs. It serves well chilled and is suitable for casual gatherings or refreshing on a hot day.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
6 mins
Servings:
6
servings (1 cup each)
Calories:
73 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup lemon juice 5-6 lemons (see note 1)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar or to taste (see note 2)
- 1 cup ice plus more for serving, crushed
Instructions
- In the bottom of a blender, add water, lemon juice, sugar, and ice. Process until completely smooth. Serve over ice.
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Notes
- Choose ripe lemons with thin skin for more juice and better flavor.
- Adjust sugar to taste; experiment with sweeteners cautiously.
- Blend ingredients until smooth, then serve over ice.
- Store lemonade in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- Optional variations include adding crushed berries or fresh mint for extra flavor.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
73kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
10mg
(0%)
Potassium
42mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
2IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings (1 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 73
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 73kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 42mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.