Old-Fashioned Lemonade
Old-Fashioned Lemonade is the quintessential summer drink, offering the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors that refreshes on the hottest days. This simple recipe uses fresh lemons, ensuring a bright and zesty taste that bottled alternatives just can’t match. Ideal for any occasion—from family picnics to backyard barbecues—this homemade lemonade can be customized to suit your taste. Whether you prefer it sweeter or with a hint of fresh herbs like mint, this classic beverage is sure to impress. With minimal ingredients and quick preparation, you’ll have a pitcher ready in no time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Total Time: 14 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1–1/3 cups sugar
- 5 cups water (divided)
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
- 1–3/4 cups fresh lemon juice (about 10 large lemons)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine sugar, 1 cup of water, and grated lemon zest. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves (about 4 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in the remaining water and lemon juice.
- Refrigerate until chilled (approximately 1 hour).
- Serve over ice and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 127
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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