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Tall glass of lemonade with ice and slices of fresh lemon.
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How to Make Lemonade

Nothing is more refreshing on a warm day than a tall, icy glass of homemade lemonade! This recipe has just 3 ingredients & it's so easy to make!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Chill Time:2 hours
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: homemade lemonade, how to make lemonade, lemonade, lemonade recipe
Servings: 10
Calories: 77kcal

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Place the sugar and 1/2 cup of the water in a small pot and cook, stirring, over medium-low heat until the sugar is completely dissolved (about 3 to 5 minutes).
  • Remove the pot from the heat and add in the lemon peel.
  • Juice the lemons over a fine mesh strainer, discarding the seeds, and add to a large pitcher.
  • Remove the lemon peels from the syrup and add it to the lemon juice, along with the remaining 8 cups of water.
  • Stir the lemonade and chill it in the refrigerator until cold (about 2 hours).
  • Serve over ice.

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Nutrition

Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Sodium: 11mg | Sugar: 20g | Calcium: 6mg