Fresh Lemonade Recipe (Best Homemade Lemonade)
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This bright, refreshing Fresh Lemonade Recipe is made with real lemons and a quick simple syrup. Perfectly balanced sweet-tart flavor in just 10 minutes. Far better than store-bought and ideal for summer parties, picnics, and everyday sipping. A cherished family recipe from my Southern kitchen.
Ingredients
Instructions
Add the sugar to a large gallon pitcher. Pour in the hot water and stir vigorously until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Stir in the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest.
Add cold water to fill the pitcher and mix well. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
Refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice with lemon slices and fresh mint, if desired.
Lemonade Concentrate (Make-Ahead Option):
Follow steps 1-2 above.
Pour concentrate into an airtight jar and refrigerate up to 1 week.
To serve: Mix equal parts concentrate and cold water.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 138 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content
- 36 g
- Protein Content
- 1 g
- Fat Content
- 1 g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 1 g
- Sodium Content
- 18 mg
- Fiber Content
- 1 g
- Sugar Content
- 34 g
- Serving Size
- 1 serving
