The Best Lemonade Ever
Quench your thirst with the ultimate summer refresher: *The Best Lemonade Ever*! Bursting with the vibrant tang of freshly squeezed lemons and balanced to perfection with a homemade simple syrup, this recipe transforms six whole lemons into the perfect blend of sweet and tart. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an effortless crowd-pleaser made with simple, natural ingredients like fresh mint leaves and lemon slices for a restaurant-quality garnish. Whether enjoyed over ice or with a sparkling twist by adding club soda, this lemonade is the epitome of summertime bliss. Perfect for BBQs, picnics, or a relaxing afternoon, this easy lemonade recipe is guaranteed to impress and keep you cool.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 whole Fresh lemons
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 5 cups Water
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 2 whole Lemon slices
- 4 leaves Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
Roll each lemon firmly on the countertop to maximize the amount of juice you can extract.
Cut the lemons in half and juice them using a juicer or by hand, straining out the seeds. You should have about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved (approximately 5 minutes). This forms the simple syrup.
Remove the simple syrup from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the cooled simple syrup, and the remaining 4 cups of water. Stir well to combine.
Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar or lemon juice, if needed.
Add ice cubes to the pitcher and stir to chill the lemonade.
Garnish the pitcher with fresh lemon slices and a few mint leaves for a burst of bright flavor and aesthetic appeal.
Pour the lemonade into glasses, serve chilled, and enjoy!
Optional: For a sparkling variation, replace 1 cup of water with club soda before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
898 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.4 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 46 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 243.5 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 211.7 g | ||
| Protein | 5.2 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 199 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 653 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.
