Carnival Lemonade
Transport your taste buds to the vibrant, festive energy of a summer fair with this refreshing Carnival Lemonade recipe! Bursting with the zesty essence of freshly squeezed lemons and balanced by a homemade simple syrup, this thirst-quenching drink is as delightful to sip as it is to admire. With a splash of optional food coloring, you can match the vibrant hues of a carnival to make it even more festive. Serve over ice for the ultimate chill factor and garnish with mint leaves and lemon wedges for a visually stunning presentation. Perfect for warm-weather gatherings or a fun family treat, this 15-minute lemonade recipe is an effortless way to bring nostalgic, sweet-citrusy joy to any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Fresh lemons
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 6 cups Water
- 3 cups Ice cubes
- 3 drops Food coloring (optional, to match the carnival theme)
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges (for garnish)
- 6 leaves Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Roll the lemons on your countertop with the palm of your hand to loosen the juice, then cut each lemon in half and squeeze to extract about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice. Strain to remove seeds and pulp.
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and the granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring continuously, until the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let the simple syrup cool to room temperature.
In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice, prepared simple syrup, and the remaining 5 cups of water. Stir well until thoroughly mixed.
If desired, add 2–3 drops of food coloring to the lemonade and stir until the color is evenly distributed.
Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the lemonade over the ice.
Garnish with lemon wedges and mint leaves before serving for a festive carnival-style presentation.
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing, zesty lemonade!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1253 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.4 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 55 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 336.7 g | 122% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 310.7 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 192 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 574 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
