Fresh Lemonade
Fresh Lemonade made with just three ingredients for the perfect balance of tart and sweet. A quick and refreshing drink that is bursting with real lemon flavor and perfect for any warm day.
Servings: 8 cups
Ingredients
- 2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice, about 10-12 lemons
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 6 cups water
- 2 cups ice cubes, optional
Instructions
- In a medium pot, combine sugar and 2 cups water over low heat and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved to create a simple syrup. Remove from heat.
- While the simple syrup is cooling, squeeze the lemons to make 2 cups of juice. Pour the juice through a fine mesh strainer over a 2 quart pitcher.
- Add the simple syrup, ice and 4 cups water to the pitcher. Stir well.
- Slice any extra lemons and stir them in.
- Chill until ready to use or drink right away! Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 cup | Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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