Lemonade Concentrate
Quench your thirst with this homemade Lemonade Concentrate recipe—a citrusy blend of freshly squeezed lemons, sweetened with a perfectly balanced simple syrup. In just 20 minutes, you can create a zesty concentrate that's as versatile as it is refreshing. Made with only three ingredients—juicy lemons, granulated sugar, and water—this concentrate is a convenient make-ahead option, offering up to a week of refrigeration or three months of freezer storage. Simply dilute with water or sparkling water for a personalized level of tartness and sweetness, and elevate it with garnishes like lemon slices or fresh mint. Perfect for summer sipping or as a base for creative mocktails and cocktails, this easy lemonade concentrate is sure to be your go-to drink recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces Fresh lemons
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
Wash and dry the lemons thoroughly to remove any dirt or wax coating.
Using a citrus juicer, extract the juice from all 8 lemons, ensuring you remove any seeds. You should have approximately 1 to 1.5 cups of fresh lemon juice. Set the juice aside.
In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups of granulated sugar and 1 cup of water.
Place the saucepan on medium heat and stir until the sugar completely dissolves to form a simple syrup. This should take about 3-5 minutes. Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the syrup to cool slightly.
Once the syrup is cool, mix it with the freshly squeezed lemon juice in a medium-sized bowl or pitcher.
Pour the lemonade concentrate into a clean, airtight container or jar and refrigerate. The concentrate can be stored in the fridge for up to 7 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
To serve, mix 1 part concentrate with 2-3 parts cold water or sparkling water, adjusting to your taste preference. Add ice and optional garnishes such as lemon slices or fresh mint.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1658 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.4 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 16 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 443.2 g | 161% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 411.6 g | ||
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 135 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 640 mg | 14% | |
*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.
