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Sweet Lemon Water
5 from 3 votes

Sweet Lemon Water

A family favorite - we have been making this Sweet Lemon Water for years. Perfect for parties or family dinners, everyone always asks for this recipe.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 gallon
Calories: 89 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups sugar
  • 2 ½ teaspoons citric acid
  • 1 ½ teaspoons lemon extract
  • 1 gallon water
  • 2 lemon for garnish, sliced

Instructions

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  1. Combine the sugar, citric acid, and lemon extract in the bottom of a pitcher.
  2. Add the water and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Add ice and the lemon slices.
  3. Serve.

Notes

  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

Nutrition Information

Serving 8oz Calories 89kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 0g (0%) Fat 0g (0%) Saturated Fat 0g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0g (0%) Monounsaturated Fat 0g (0%) Trans Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 0mg (0%) Potassium 1mg (0%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 22g (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 gallon

Amount Per Serving

Calories 89

% Daily Value*

Serving 8oz
Calories 89kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 0g 0%
Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 0mg 0%
Potassium 1mg 0%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 22g 44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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