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Three short, clear glasses filled with lemonade and ice, garnished with lemon slices, are arranged on a blue and white checkered cloth.

Easy Lemonade

Chef Jenn
This Easy Lemonade recipe is a simple, refreshing drink made with fresh lemons, sugar, and water. Perfect for hot summer days, barbecues, or anytime you need a thirst-quenching treat!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Beverage, Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 95 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ⅔ cup white granulated sugar
  • 4 ⅔ cups water
  • 8 lemons plus 1 extra garnish thinly sliced for a garnish
  • ice cubes for serving

Instructions
 

  • Combine ⅔ cup water and the sugar. Heat over medium, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely.
  • Remove from heat and let the simple syrup cool in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  • Juice the lemons until you have 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
  • Strain the lemon juice through a fine mesh sieve to remove pulp and seeds.
  • Mix 4 cups of cold water with the lemon juice and the cooled syrup.
  • Stir in lemon slices for extra flavor.
  • Serve over ice right away or refrigerate for at least 4 hours for a bolder citrus taste.

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • Pick lemons that feel heavy for their size and yield slightly when squeezed—these have the most juice.
  • Before juicing, roll lemons on the counter while applying pressure to get the most juice out.
  • Want an extra juice boost? Microwave the lemons for 10–15 seconds before squeezing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 1gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 149mgFiber: 3gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 24IUVitamin C: 57mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

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Keyword Easy Lemonade, fresh lemonade, homemade lemonade, summer drink
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