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The Best Lemonade
Experience the ultimate refreshment with this Homemade Lemonade! Bursting with vibrant, tangy sweetness, it's a simple yet delicious treat perfect for any day. Made with freshly squeezed lemons and just the right amount of sugar, it's sure to quench your thirst and bring a sunny smile to your face!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Chilling Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 206 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice from about 6 to 8 lemons
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 cups water
- Ice cubes
- lemon slices
- fresh mint
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and 1 cup of water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a large pitcher, combine the cooled sugar syrup, fresh lemon juice, and 3 cups of water. Stir well.
- Taste the lemonade and adjust the sweetness or tartness as needed by adding more sugar or lemon juice.
- Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the lemonade over the ice. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves, if desired.
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Notes
- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
- Adjust the sugar to your liking. Start with less, then add more if needed.
- To keep your lemonade cool without diluting the flavor, try making ice cubes with some lemonade.
- Leftover lemonade can be stored in the fridge for up to 7 days.
- For an added twist, infuse your lemonade with fresh herbs like mint or basil.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
206kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
0.2g
(0%)
Fat
0.3g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.03g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.01g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.003g
Sodium
13mg
(1%)
Potassium
64mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
51g
(102%)
Vitamin A
4IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 206kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 64mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 51g | 102% |
| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.