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Basic, Perfect Lemonade

4 INGREDIENTS • 5 STEPS • 2HRS 45MINS

Basic, Perfect Lemonade

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There aren’t many things that can break me out of my water-all-the-time beverage habit, but the arrival of summer weather is one of them. And lemonade is usually first in line for my liquid-y cravings. Using only a few lemons, you can make perfect, delightful lemonade with hardly any effort at all.
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There aren’t many things that can break me out of my water-all-the-time beverage habit, but the arrival of summer weather is one of them. And lemonade is usually first in line for my liquid-y cravings. Using only a few lemons, you can make perfect, delightful lemonade with hardly any effort at all.
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30 Pounds of Apples
I'm Kristi. I share recipes that encourage home cooks to support local farmers and have FUN with good food, friends, and family.
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2HRS 45MINS

Total Time

$4.11

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
2
us / metric
Lemon
5
Lemons
Granulated Sugar
150 g
Granulated Sugar
Water
720 mL
Cold Water
Ice
to taste
Ice

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
352
Fat
0.6 g
Protein
2.3 g
Carbs
94.8 g
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30 Pounds of Apples
I'm Kristi. I share recipes that encourage home cooks to support local farmers and have FUN with good food, friends, and family.
http://www.30poundsofapples.com/

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Scrub all Lemons (5) clean, then pat dry with a dry towel or tissues. Use a hand grater or lemon grater to zest the lemons.
step 1 Scrub all Lemons (5) clean, then pat dry with a dry towel or tissues. Use a hand grater or lemon grater to zest the lemons.
step 2
Combine Granulated Sugar (150 g), Water (240 mL), and lemon zest in a small pot to make simple syrup. Heat the pot over medium-high heat until mixture starts to simmer and stir until sugar dissolves.
step 2 Combine Granulated Sugar (150 g), Water (240 mL), and lemon zest in a small pot to make simple syrup. Heat the pot over medium-high heat until mixture starts to simmer and stir until sugar dissolves.
step 3
While the simple syrup cools, juice the lemon and strain to remove all the seeds and the pulp.
step 3 While the simple syrup cools, juice the lemon and strain to remove all the seeds and the pulp.
step 4
Combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and simple syrup in a pitcher. Add Water (480 mL) to dilute. If you prefer your lemonade even thinner, add up to one cup more or until to your liking.
step 4 Combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and simple syrup in a pitcher. Add Water (480 mL) to dilute. If you prefer your lemonade even thinner, add up to one cup more or until to your liking.
step 5
Refrigerate for 2-3 hours, then serve over with Ice (to taste) and slices of lemon if you like things pretty. Enjoy!
step 5 Refrigerate for 2-3 hours, then serve over with Ice (to taste) and slices of lemon if you like things pretty. Enjoy!
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