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Old Fashioned Lemonade Recipe

Classic, refreshing lemonade made with fresh lemons, sugar, and water.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 100 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Fresh lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 4 cups Cold water

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup of water. Stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved to make a simple syrup. Let it cool.
  2. 2. In a pitcher, combine the lemon juice, simple syrup, and remaining 3 cups of cold water. Stir well.
  3. 3. Taste and adjust the sweetness if needed. Chill in the refrigerator before serving.
  4. 4. Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices if desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 20mg | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 10mg

Keywords

Lemonade, Summer Drink
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