Most Refreshing Lemonade You Will Ever Taste Quick Easy
Quench your thirst with the "Most Refreshing Lemonade You Will Ever Taste"—a quick and easy homemade lemonade recipe that strikes the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Made with freshly squeezed lemons and a simple syrup crafted from granulated sugar and water, this summertime favorite comes together in just 15 minutes. Add cold water and plenty of ice to create a chilled, invigorating drink that’s perfect for warm days. Garnish with vibrant lemon slices and fresh mint leaves for an extra burst of flavor and a touch of elegance. With only a handful of ingredients and minimal effort, this zesty beverage is a surefire crowd-pleaser, offering the ultimate refreshment in every sip.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 whole Fresh lemons
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Water (for the syrup)
- 4 cups Cold water
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 1 whole Lemon slices (optional for garnish)
- 5 leaves Fresh mint leaves (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Juice the lemons to extract about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice. Strain the juice to remove seeds and pulp if preferred.
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves to form a simple syrup. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and the cooled simple syrup.
Add 4 cups of cold water to the pitcher and stir well to mix. Taste the lemonade and adjust its sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar or water as needed.
Add 2 cups of ice cubes to the pitcher to chill the lemonade further.
Serve the lemonade in glasses over additional ice cubes if desired. Garnish with optional lemon slices and mint leaves for extra freshness and visual appeal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
864 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.1 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 43 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 233.0 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 208.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 499 mg | 11% | |
*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.
