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Homemade Lemonade Recipe

An easy homemade lemonade recipe using only 3 simple ingredients. This lemoande recipe is made with real lemon juice and is the perfect summer drink!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Servings: 5 cups
Calories: 106kcal
Author: Eden
Cost: $6

Ingredients

  • 1 cup lemon juice fresh-squeezed only
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 4 cups water

Instructions

  • Squeeze enough lemon juice for the recipe. 
  • In a saucepan combine 3 cups of water and 3/4 cup sugar. 
  • Heat on medium only until the sugar has melted, then let it cool.
  • In a pitcher add the lemon juice and 1 cup water. Pour in the sugar water and mix. 
  • Let the mixture cool in the refrigerator. It tastes best when it’s nice and cold! 
  • Serve with ice and slices of lemons.

Notes

Always tastes test and add more lemon juice or sugar if needed!
Used Stevia, Truvia or honey to sweeten the lemonade naturally. 

Nutrition

Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg