Real Lemonade
Quench your thirst with this easy and refreshing recipe for Real Lemonade, the ultimate summer drink made with just a handful of simple ingredients! Freshly squeezed lemon juice is the star of this classic beverage, offering a perfect balance of tart and sweet when combined with granulated sugar and cold water. Ready in just 15 minutes, this homemade lemonade is a crowd-pleaser, served over ice and optionally garnished with vibrant lemon slices and fresh mint leaves for an elegant touch. Whether you're hosting a picnic, backyard barbecue, or simply craving a revitalizing cooldown, this timeless drink is your go-to for pure, zesty satisfaction.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 whole lemons
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5 cups water
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 2 slices lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
- 4 leaves mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Roll the lemons on a flat surface using your palm to loosen the juices inside.
Cut the lemons in half and juice them using a citrus juicer or handheld reamer, removing any seeds. You should get about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
In a medium-sized pitcher, combine the lemon juice and sugar.
Mix the lemon juice and sugar together until the sugar dissolves completely. This may take a few minutes.
Add 3 cups of cold water to the pitcher and stir well to combine. Taste the mixture and adjust by adding more water if the lemonade is too tart or more sugar if it’s not sweet enough.
Fill serving glasses with ice cubes and pour the lemonade over them.
Garnish with optional lemon slices and mint leaves for an extra touch.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
868 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 43 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 233.7 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 209.1 g | ||
| Protein | 4.0 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 169 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| 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.
