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How to Make THE BEST Lemonade
This easy homemade lemonade recipe is so refreshing and bursting with bright lemon flavor. Adjust the amount of water until you've reached your desired balance of sweet and tart.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 110 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¾ cup water
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice , (from about 2 pounds of regular lemons or 1 ½ pounds of Meyer lemons)
- 3-5 cups cold water
- 2 lemons , ends cut off, thinly sliced (seeds discarded)
Instructions
- Add the sugar and ¾ cup water to a medium-sized pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to a simmer and stir occasionally, cooking until the sugar has completely dissolved (this should only take about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and let simple syrup cool.
- To a large pitcher, add 1 cup lemon juice, 1 cup of the simple syrup, and 3 cups of cold water. Stir well, then taste. If this is the level of sweetness you’d prefer, stop here. If it’s a little too sweet for your tastes, add 1 ½ - 2 cups more of water. I find for me, 5 cups of water is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. You may have a little bit of simple syrup leftover (save and refrigerate for a cocktail if you like). Add some of the the lemon slices and stir. Serve over ice, adding a lemon slice or two to each glass. Store lemonade in the refrigerator (it should keep for several days).
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Notes
- *If using Meyer lemons, gradually add the simple syrup to taste (starting with the full amount will likely make the lemonade too sweet, as Meyer lemons are sweeter than regular lemons).
Nutrition Information
Calories
110kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
0.3g
(1%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.02g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.03g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.003g
Sodium
8mg
(0%)
Potassium
67mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
6IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 110kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 67mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 6IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.