AuthorBEST DEALCategoryDrinks RecipesDifficultyBeginnerOn a hot day, who doesn't enjoy a refreshing drink of lemonade? Here is our simple technique for making lemonade that is perfect every time, using simple syrup and fresh lemon juice.
In a small saucepan, mix 1 cup water and sugar. As the mixture comes to a boil, stir to dissolve the sugar. Place aside to gently cool.
In the meantime, muddle lemons on your counter to make them softer. Slice in half lengthwise, then press the contents into a cup to measure liquid. Juice is added with pulp; seeds are discarded. Juice until you have 1 1/2 cups of pulp and fresh juice.
Fill a pitcher with seven glasses of ice-cold water. Lemon juice and pulp are then added, along with simple syrup, to taste. the ice.
Serving Size 8-ounce servings
Servings 10
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 145
- % Daily Value *
- Sodium 6mg1%
- Potassium 48mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 38g13%
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Sugars 35g
- Protein 0g
- Vitamin C 17%
- Calcium 9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
Directions
In a small saucepan, mix 1 cup water and sugar. As the mixture comes to a boil, stir to dissolve the sugar. Place aside to gently cool.
In the meantime, muddle lemons on your counter to make them softer. Slice in half lengthwise, then press the contents into a cup to measure liquid. Juice is added with pulp; seeds are discarded. Juice until you have 1 1/2 cups of pulp and fresh juice.
Fill a pitcher with seven glasses of ice-cold water. Lemon juice and pulp are then added, along with simple syrup, to taste. the ice.