Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
Make a batch of fresh squeezed lemonade today. It's got the perfect balance of tart and sweet and tastes refreshing on a warm day.
Servings 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup (198 g) granulated sugar
- 6.5 cups (1474 g) water divided
- 1.5 cups (336 g) fresh squeezed lemon juice from 7 to 9 lemons
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, add granulated sugar and one cup of water. Bring to a simmer and stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, add remaining 5.5 cups of water and lemon juice to a pitcher.
- Stir simple syrup into lemon mixture to achieve desired sweetness. Use all of the simple syrup for a sweet lemonade. Use about ¾ for a lightly sweetened lemonade.
- Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours. Serve over ice and enjoy.
Notes
- Storage: Lemonade will keep for up to 5 days in the refrigerator, and flavor is best when served the same day.
- Adjusting the sweetness: Add more or less sugar to suit your tastes. About ⅔ cup makes a less sweet, more tart lemonade. 1.5 cups makes a very sweet lemonade.
Nutrition
Serving: 8ounces | Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 183IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.2mg
