Lemon Cooler
Cool off with the ultimate summer refreshment—Lemon Cooler, a zesty and bubbly drink that’s as easy to make as it is to enjoy! Bursting with fresh lemon juice, this invigorating beverage combines the perfect balance of tartness and sweetness, thanks to a homemade lemon-sugar base. The addition of sparkling club soda gives it a lively fizz, perfect for uplifting your mood on a hot day. With just a 10-minute prep time and a handful of simple ingredients, including optional garnishes like mint leaves and lemon slices, this crowd-pleasing recipe is ideal for backyard gatherings, picnics, or simply unwinding at home. Serve it over ice for an extra cooling effect, and let each sip transport you to sunny afternoons.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole Fresh lemons
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 500 milliliters Cold water
- 500 milliliters Club soda
- 200 grams Ice cubes
- 6 leaves Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
- 4 slices Lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Roll each lemon on the countertop with the palm of your hand to help release its juices. Slice the lemons in half and squeeze the juice into a bowl or jug, removing seeds. You should have about 120 milliliters (1/2 cup) of lemon juice.
In a separate small bowl, mix the granulated sugar with approximately 100 milliliters of cold water, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
Combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and the sugar mixture in a large pitcher.
Add the remaining cold water (about 400 milliliters) to the pitcher and stir well.
Fill serving glasses with ice cubes, then pour the lemon cooler base into each glass until the glass is about half full.
Top each glass with club soda to add a fizzy touch.
Garnish with mint leaves and a lemon slice, if desired, and serve immediately for maximum freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
456 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 184 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 123.9 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 106.6 g | ||
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 93 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 354 mg | 8% | |
*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.
