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This delicious recipe for fresh homemade lemonade is easy to make, and is the perfect refresher for any occasion.
Prep Time:10 minutes mins
Cook Time:15 minutes mins
Total Time:25 minutes mins
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water for the syrup
- 1 cup and 1/4fresh lemon juice about 4-6 lemons
- 4 cups of cold water
- 1 sliced fresh lemon
Juice the lemons and set aside. An orange juice works perfectly for this.
In a saucepan, add 1 cup of water and the 1 cup of sugar. Bring to boil and then reduce to simmer until sugar is dissolved.
In a 2 quart pitcher, add the syrup mixture, lemon juice and 4 cups of water.
Add ice and fresh lemon slices and serve.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fresh lemon juice, lemonade, summertime drink
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 139kcal