Homemade Lemonade
Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 207kcal
Making lemonade from scratch is so refreshing, easy to customize to your taste, and the perfect beverage to sip on a hot summer day with friends and family.
Ingredients
- 3 cups (720 ml) cold water, divided
- 1 cup (198 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (2 g) lemon zest
- 1 cup (240 ml) lemon juice, about 4 large lemons
- lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Simple Syrup - Heat 1 cup of water in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Once bubbles just break the surface and the water barely comes to a simmer, add the sugar and lemon zest. Do not exceed 185ºF (85ºC). Turn off the heat and stir until the sugar dissolves. Steep the syrup on a cool burner for 10 minutes.
- Juice the Lemons - Roll the lemons on the countertop to soften. Cut them in half and use a lemon squeezer to extract the juice into a measuring cup.
- Make the Lemonade - Strain the simple syrup mixture into a pitcher or mixing bowl. Stir in the lemon juice and 2 cups of water. Refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
- To Serve - Pour into a large pitcher with ice and slices of lemon.
Notes
- Recipe Yield: 4 cups
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Storing: Store tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 52g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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