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Lemonade

A refreshing and tangy beverage made from fresh lemons, sugar, and water.
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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 fresh lemon juice about 4-6 lemons
  • 1 cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 4 cups cold water can be adjusted for strength
Optional Garnishes
  • 1 slices lemon for garnish
  • 1 sprig mint for garnish

Method
 

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

Nutrition

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

Notes

For a sparkling version, substitute cold water with sparkling water.

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