Old Fashioned Homemade Lemonade Concentrate
Bring summer’s nostalgia to your glass with this Old Fashioned Homemade Lemonade Concentrate, a timeless recipe that's bursting with the zesty freshness of ten large lemons. Perfect for warm days or anytime you crave a burst of sunny citrus flavor, this concentrate combines freshly squeezed lemon juice with a silky homemade simple syrup made from just sugar and water. Ready in under 20 minutes, it’s as simple as it is versatile—store it in the fridge for up to a week or freeze portions for up to three months. Easily customize your drink by diluting the concentrate to your desired tartness, and elevate your servings with a garnish of lemon slices or a sprig of mint. Ideal for summer parties or everyday refreshment, this classic lemonade concentrate is your go-to recipe for crisp, homemade flavor like no other.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 large Fresh lemons
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
Wash and dry the lemons thoroughly to remove any dirt or wax.
Roll each lemon on the countertop with your palm to loosen the juices inside.
Juice the lemons using a citrus juicer, straining out any seeds, until you have approximately 2 cups of fresh lemon juice. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar and water to make a simple syrup.
Stir the sugar and water constantly until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Combine the fresh lemon juice and simple syrup in a large mixing bowl or pitcher. Mix well to create the lemonade concentrate.
Pour the concentrate into an airtight container or jar for storage. It can be refrigerated for up to 1 week or frozen in portions for up to 3 months.
To serve, mix 1 part lemonade concentrate with 2-3 parts cold water, depending on your desired sweetness and tartness. Add ice and garnish with lemon slices or mint leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1814 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.0 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 27 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 493.2 g | 179% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.0 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 425.0 g | ||
| Protein | 11.0 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 274 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1380 mg | 29% | |
*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.
