Classic Homemade Lemonade

Classic Homemade Lemonade

Angela

Fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and cold water come together in minutes for a drink that’s bright, balanced, and incredibly refreshing. It’s simple, familiar, and always hits the spot.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Total Time 20

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings Cups

Calories 103 kcal

Ingredients

1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice about 4-6 lemons
4 cups water divided
1 cup granulated sugar
ice
lemon slices and mint for garnish, optional

Instructions

Squeeze the juice from the lemons until you have about 1 cup of lemon juice, removing any seeds.

For the simple syrup:

In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar with 1 cup of water and heat until the sugar dissolves completely. Let it cool.
In a pitcher, mix the lemon juice, simple syrup, and 3 cups of cold water. Stir well and adjust the sweetness to taste.
Pour over ice, garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint if desired, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 103kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.001gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 32mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.04mg

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