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Basic, Perfect Lemonade
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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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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/
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.
2HRS 45MINS
Total Time
$4.11
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
2
US / Metric
Water
3 cups
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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http://www.30poundsofapples.com/
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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 (3/4 cup), Water (1 cup), 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 (3/4 cup), Water (1 cup), 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 (2 cups) 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 (2 cups) 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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Dairy-Free
American
4th of July
Gluten-Free
Shellfish-Free
Kid-Friendly
Drinks
Vegan
Vegetarian
Summer
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