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tall pitcher of fresh homemade lemonade

Fresh Homemade Lemonade Recipe

Fresh Squeezed Homemade Lemonade not too sweet, and not too tart! It's a refreshing summer time drink.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Additional Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 145 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1-1/2 cups fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1-3/4 Cup sugar
  • 8 Cups water
  • Mint and Lemon Slices for garnish

Instructions
 

  • 1. Squeeze 12-15 fresh lemons to create 1 cup fresh lemon juice.
  • 2. In a medium sauce pan bring 1-3/4 cups water and 1 - 3/4 cup sugar to a boil, stirring occasionally, until sugar is completely dissolved. Add 2 more cups of water and allow mixture to cool to room temperature. Cover and chill.
  • 3. In a pitcher add lemon juice and cooled syrup. Mix until well combined. Add remaining water (6 -1/4 cups). Chill in refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • 4. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint.

Nutrition

Serving: 8ouncesCalories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 38.2gProtein: 0.1gSodium: 6.1mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 35.8g
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