Italian Lemonade Chicago Usa
Transport yourself to the streets of Chicago with this refreshing Italian Lemonade, a vibrant treat that embodies the zest of summer in every sip. This classic recipe combines the tangy brightness of freshly squeezed lemons with a smooth, homemade simple syrup, creating the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Blended with ice for a delightfully slushy texture, it’s the ultimate thirst-quencher on a hot day. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy-to-make beverage is ideal for serving at backyard barbecues, picnics, or as a cooling afternoon treat. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs for an aromatic, Chicago-style finishing touch. Perfectly refreshing and endlessly customizable, this Italian Lemonade is a timeless classic that proves simple ingredients can deliver extraordinary flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 large Fresh lemons
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 4 cups Water
- 3 cups Ice cubes
- 4 sprigs Fresh mint (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
1. Roll the lemons on a flat surface using gentle pressure to loosen the juice inside, then cut them in half and juice them until you have about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice. Strain the juice to remove seeds and pulp, if desired.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of water and the granulated sugar over medium heat. Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves completely to create a simple syrup. This should take about 5 minutes.
3. Remove the simple syrup from heat and let it cool to room temperature, approximately 10 minutes.
4. In a blender, combine the fresh lemon juice, cooled simple syrup, remaining 2 cups of water, and the ice cubes.
5. Blend on high speed until the ice is finely crushed and the mixture reaches a semi-frozen, slushy consistency.
6. Taste and adjust sweetness, adding more sugar or water if needed, blending again to combine.
7. Serve immediately in chilled glasses. Optionally, garnish each serving with a fresh sprig of mint for an aromatic touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1321 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.8 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 42 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 356.7 g | 130% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.2 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 315.0 g | ||
| Protein | 7.0 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 226 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 855 mg | 18% | |
*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.
