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Homemade Lemonade

A refreshing and tangy homemade lemonade perfect for hot days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Lemonade Base
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice about 4-6 lemons
  • 1 cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 4 cups cold water or sparkling water for fizz
Optional Garnishes
  • 1 slices lemon for garnish
  • 1 sprig mint for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Lemonade
  1. Juice the lemons until you have 1 cup of lemon juice.
  2. In a pitcher, combine the lemon juice and sugar. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
  3. Add the cold water and mix well. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
  4. Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices and mint if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 31gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 30gVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 1mg

Notes

For a sweeter lemonade, increase the sugar. For a tart version, reduce the sugar.

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