Homemade Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 116kcal
Once you see how easy this homemade lemonade recipe is to make, you'll never buy the powdered mix again. See why fresh squeezed lemonade is one of the best things about summer.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 lemons
- 1 cup sugar
- 7 cups water
Instructions
- Start by rolling the lemons under the palm of your hand a few times on a cutting board. This helps soften them up and makes it easier to get the juice out.5 lemons
- Cut the lemons in half, saving half of one lemon as a garnish. Juice the rest of the lemons until there are 1 1/4 cups of lemon juice.1 cup sugar
- Whisk the lemon juice and sugar together in a pitcher. Once the sugar has been completely dissolved, add 7 cups of cold water. Continue to stir until the lemonade base and water are fully incorporated.7 cups water
- Slice the remaining half lemon into lemon wheels and add them to the pitcher. Chill for at least 15 minutes to let everything come together. Serve over ice.
Notes
If there isn't enough lemon juice from the lemons, it's okay to use high-quality bottled lemon juice to make up the difference.
Nutrition
Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 35.8mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.4mg
