Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade
- 10m Prep Time
- 0sCook Time
- 1h 10mReady In
A classic soul food beverage made with fresh lemons, water, and sugar. Simple to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 8 large lemons juiced
- 1.42 L water
- 296 ml granulated sugar
- 1 lemon sliced
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 4 of 4 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 67.6 mg
- Iron: 1.45 mg
- Magnesium: 20.9 mg
- Phosphorus: 38.2 mg
- Potassium: 330 mg
- Zinc: 0.16 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 1.42 L water
- 296 ml granulated sugar
Prepare
- Juice 8 large lemons
- Slice 1 lemon
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Juice 8 large lemons to yield about 1 cup of juice. Strain the juice through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp if desired.
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Step 2.
In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice, 6 cups water, and 1¼ cups granulated sugar. Stir vigorously until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 1-2 minutes.
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Step 3.
Refrigerate the lemonade until cold, at least 1 hour. While it chills, you can slice 1 lemon into thin rounds for garnish.
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Step 4.
Fill 8 glasses with ice. Pour the chilled lemonade over the ice and garnish each glass with a lemon slice before serving.