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Easy Classic Homemade Lemonade
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Easy Classic Homemade Lemonade

This Easy Classic Homemade Lemonade strikes the perfect balance between tart, sun-ripened lemons and just the right amount of sweetness.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Chilling Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: 4th of July, Brunch, Drinks, Easter, Game Day, Memorial Day, Mother's Day
Cuisine: American, Southern
Servings: 6
Calories: 181kcal
Author: Susan Ensley

Equipment

  • Lemon Juicer
  • 2-cup measuring cup
  • Small Strainer
  • 8-cup measuring cup
  • Small Sauce Pan

Ingredients

  • 10 Lemons1 juiced
  • 1 c Sugar
  • 4 c Bottled Water

Instructions

  • Start by making a simple syrup: combine one cup of bottled water and sugar in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low, stirring occasionally. Bring just to a slight simmer to ensure all the sugar has been dissolved. Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Juice the lemons, into a strainer set in a 2-cup measuring cup, to get 1 ¼ cups. Combine the cooled simple syrup and fresh lemon juice into an 8-cup measuring cup. Add the remaining three cups of water.
  • Transfer the mixture to a container with a sealable lid and refrigerate for 30 minutes to chill before serving over ice.
  • Yield 48 ounces

Notes

  1. The lemons I used for this recipe were on the small side. Depending on the size of your lemons, you could wind up using less than 10 to get 1 ¼. Any extra lemons you have you can slice and use as a garnish in the pitcher or glasses you serve. 

Nutrition

Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 249mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 95mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg
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