Homemade Lemonade Concentrate
Quench your thirst with this zesty and refreshingly simple Homemade Lemonade Concentrate recipe! Made with just three ingredients—freshly squeezed lemons, granulated sugar, and water—this versatile concentrate is the perfect way to enjoy the vibrant taste of summer all year round. With only 15 minutes of prep and a quick stovetop simple syrup, you’ll have a tangy, perfectly balanced base ready to customize. Store it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, then mix it with water for a classic lemonade or get creative with sparkling water, herbal infusions, or even cocktails. Perfect for parties, picnics, or a relaxing afternoon, this lemonade concentrate is your go-to for hassle-free, crowd-pleasing refreshment.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 pieces Fresh lemons
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
1. Wash the lemons thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt or residue.
2. Using a citrus juicer, juice all 10 lemons to extract their juice. Strain the juice through a fine mesh strainer to remove seeds and pulp, if desired. You should have approximately 1.5 cups of fresh lemon juice.
3. In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of granulated sugar and 1 cup of water.
4. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is fully dissolved to create a simple syrup. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
5. Remove the saucepan from heat and let the simple syrup cool to room temperature.
6. Once the simple syrup is cool, mix it with the freshly squeezed lemon juice. Stir well to combine.
7. Pour the lemonade concentrate into an airtight container or jar and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
8. To serve, mix 1 part lemonade concentrate with 2 parts cold water or adjust to taste. Add ice cubes and optional garnishes, such as lemon slices or mint leaves, for a refreshing drink.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1692 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.7 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 454.1 g | 165% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 414.5 g | ||
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 165 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 800 mg | 17% | |
*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.
