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Lemonade

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"A cool refreshing summer drink that can be made at any time you have lemons... or limes!" — H.Beatrice

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Original recipe makes 5 servings Change Servings

4 lemons, juiced
1 quart water

1/2 cup white sugar

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Directions

In a 2 quart pitcher, combine the lemon juice, water and sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Chill in refrigerator.

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PREP 10 mins
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Great tasting. I do recomment one thing. To make a sugar syrup, also known as "simple syrup". Dissolving the sugar in hot water effectively disperses the sugar in the lemonade, instead of having the sugar sink to the bottom. To make simple syrup by heating the sugar and water in a small saucepan until the sugar is dissolved completely. Use the same amount of water as per sugar. Then in pitcher add your juice and then the sugar water. Then add the rest of the water that is called for.

—Kristy

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Aug 15, 2011

This was ok nothing wow about it. On the upside its a very simple recipe, little time and effort required but id rather put a little more work in for a better tasting drink during the summer. This coconut and lime drink was perfect for me

—Lucianchef

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101 Ratings

Jul 30, 2012

I used Truvia instead of sugar. I made no other changes. GREAT recipe to make with younger cooks--my son enjoyed juicing each lemon. NOTE: For those looking for an easier way to juice lemons, Grandma taught me to roll them on the counter while gently pushing down with the palm of your hand to get the juices flowing.

—Sarah Jo

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Dec 07, 2003

I added 2/3 c sugar which was the perfect amount of sweetness for me.

—schmerna

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Dec 07, 2003

Mmmm! A bit more tart than "Best Lemonade Ever" (which was pretty sweet), but I thought it was perfect as is.

—Flaquita

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Dec 07, 2003

This a wonderful recipe that is simple and best its pretty healthy, I do use a arttifical sweetner as you can convert it by using the directions on the sweetner box.

—RECIPELADY

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May 25, 2006

Amazing. I used half lemons, half limes, which was tasted great. Then because my kids were asking for pink lemonade I threw in 4 frozen strawberries and whizzed it all in the blender - even better.

—jerm

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Apr 02, 2006

Can it get any easier than this? I wanted to try making my own lemonade and this recipe was great. Fresh-squeezed lemons make the best tasting lemonade. However, the recipe here only calls for 1 quart and that is only 1/2 my pitcher so I still used the 4 lemons, but 1 cup of sugar and 2 quarts water. It still came out great.

—deelynna

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Nutrition

Calories
95 kcal
5%

Carbohydrates
29.2 g
9%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
0.3 g
< 1%

Fiber
4.1 g
16%

Protein
1 g
2%

Sodium
8 mg
< 1%

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

Nutritional Information

Lemonade

Serving Size: 1/5 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 5
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 95
Calories from Fat: 2

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.3g < 1 %
Saturated Fat 0g < 1 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 8mg < 1 %
Potassium 128mg 4 %
Total Carbohydrates 29.2g 9 %
Dietary Fiber 4.1g 16 %
Protein 1g 2 %
** Sugars 20g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C 111 %
Calcium 7 %
Iron 6 %
Thiamin 4 %
Niacin 1 %
Vitamin B6 6 %
Magnesium 4 %
Folate 3 %

* 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.