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Lemonade

There's nothing more refreshing to quench your thirst on a hot summer day than a tall ice cold glass of this lemonade! It's incredibly easy to make and a million times better than any store-bought mix.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 10
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 9 cups water, divided
  • 2 cups fresh lemon juice*
  • Few cups of ice

Instructions

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  1. In a small saucepan combine sugar and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, while stirring frequently to dissolve sugar. All to cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  2. In a large pitcher stir together sugar syrup mixture, 7 cups cold water and lemon juice. Add ice and serve cold. Store in refrigerator.

Notes

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  • *Be sure to remove seeds from lemon juice. I like to leave pulp.