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Citrus Lemonade

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"So simple, so refreshing. What more do you need?" — STARABOVETHEI

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Original recipe makes 12 servings Change Servings

1 cup white sugar, or to taste
4 lemons, juiced
4 limes, juiced
4 oranges, juiced

3 quarts cold water
1 lime, sliced into rounds (optional)
12 cups ice cubes

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Directions

Pour the sugar, lemon juice, lime juice, and orange juice into a gallon-sized container; stir until the sugar has dissolved. Serve over ice with a slice of lime if desired.

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A light, fresh tasting lemonade. I followed the recipe as stated. However, I felt the limes overpowered it. It did not have a sweet or tart taste. Next time I will only use 2 limes, plus add 2 more lemons. Instead of juicing all of the fruit, I sliced them in 1/4" - 1/2" slices and removed the seed pieces. I placed the sliced fruit in a bowl and added the sugar. I mashed slightly with a potato masher and let sit for 1 hour before adding the water and ice. This makes for a nicer presentation.

—GodivaGirl

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Apr 21, 2010

Of course this is going to be refreshing and delicious...IF the proportions of juice, water and sugar are right. Even though it was easy enough to fix, that unfortunately was not the case with this recipe. Too watery. And not sweet enough.

—naples34102

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8 Ratings

Jul 09, 2010

I used this basic idea to make one of the most refreshing summer drinks I've ever tasted. Instead of just sugar, I made a simple syrup by melting a cup of sugar and a cup of water together. Then I adjusted the fruit to 4 lemons, 3 limes, and 2 large navel oranges. Once the syrup was added to the juice, I added additional cups of water (about 4 total) until I got the balance of tart to sweet that the family liked. I made this several times over the weekend of the 4th!!

—bobndc99

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Jul 08, 2010

Just a few helpful secrets: 1) Serve on a hot summer day when you need something refreshing. I think the refreshing factor works best when you need to be refreshed. 2) Adjust amounts to suit your tastes. I used 5 limes, 5 lemons, 3 oranges (because they were so large) and approximately 1 1/2 c. sugar. (It needed more sugar, though.) I also used only 4 c. water. 3) Use seedless fruit if possible. That way you don't have to fish the seeds out of your juice! :)

—Anne

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Jun 29, 2011

I've made this recipe before, and it is absolutely wonderful!! I found this years ago in a home cooking magazine. My aunt loved it so much, that I sent her the recipe.

—Vampy

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Feb 01, 2010

Overall I did not find this to be anything special. The taste was just ok. Maybe my citrus wasn't flavorful enough. it is the winter season here so maybe that is making a difference. Don't know if I would go out of my way to make this again.

—jessicalyn98

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Sep 24, 2009

Tasted good. I may put more ice in it next time because I like slushes...

—Matt

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Nutrition

Calories
107 kcal
5%

Carbohydrates
30.2 g
10%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
0.2 g
< 1%

Fiber
3.9 g
16%

Protein
1.2 g
2%

Sodium
16 mg
< 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Citrus Lemonade

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 107
Calories from Fat: 2

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g < 1 %
Saturated Fat 0g < 1 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 16mg < 1 %
Potassium 189mg 5 %
Total Carbohydrates 30.2g 10 %
Dietary Fiber 3.9g 16 %
Protein 1.2g 2 %
** Sugars 22.4g
Vitamin A 3 %
Vitamin C 111 %
Calcium 9 %
Iron 5 %
** Thiamin 8 %
Niacin 3 %
Vitamin B6 5 %
Magnesium 6 %
Folate 12 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.