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Homemade Lemonade

This Lemonade combines freshly squeezed lemon juice with water and simple syrup to deliver a perfectly sweet yet tart summertime sip!
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fresh lemonade, lemonade, old fashioned lemonade
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 240kcal

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup lemon juice about 6 to 8 lemons
  • 1 cup simple syrup
  • 4 cups cold water
  • ice
  • lemon slices for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Wash the lemons, then slice them in half.
  • Use a citrus press to squeeze the juice out of the lemons into a liquid measuring cup.
  • In a pitcher, combine the 1 cup lemon juice, 1 cup simple syrup, and 4 cups cold water.
  • Serve in a highball glass over ice and garnish with lemon slices.

NOTES

  • A 1/4 cup of additional lemon juice may be added if you prefer a stronger, more tart lemon flavor.

NUTRITION

Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 63g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 3mg