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Never Bitter Lemonade

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"The secret ingredient is salt, which removes any bitterness. Don't be tempted to use reconstituted lemon juice or to add the juice until the sugar water is completely chilled!" — SUEWHO

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Original recipe makes 8 servings Change Servings

6 cups water
1 cup white sugar

1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

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Directions

In a pot combine water, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil and continue to boil for 2 minutes. Chill the sugar water for at least 60 minutes in the refrigerator.
In a 2 quart pitcher mix cooled sugar water and lemon juice together. Pour over ice and serve.

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PREP 1 hr 10 mins
COOK 2 mins
READY IN 1 hr 12 mins

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I have a secret to confess. Though the recipe says not to, I used concentrated lemon juice and the results were excellent! Truly excellent! I make this often now, with both lemon and lime concentrate.

—Mama_B

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Feb 22, 2004

baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad

—ODOWA

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87 Ratings

Dec 29, 2003

This was the best lemonade ever. I've tried several recipes for lemonade, but this is by far the best. My husband drank the entire pitcher in one sitting! I think the salt is the trick. It really made a difference. I used 4 small lemons and it was just over a 1/2 cup of juice. Perfect. Thanks for sharing this one Sue!

—DIXIEGIRL48TH

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Dec 07, 2003

This lemonade is the absolute best. I've made it twice and it's been a huge hit whether it's cold or hot outside. Great recipe - thanks!

—SKR60

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Apr 30, 2004

this was the first recipe i found and the only one i'll use! when using fresh garden lemons use less sugar, and when using bottled lemon juice or store bought lemons use the regular amount. makes absolutely fabulous tasting lemonade.

—Amber

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May 10, 2005

I made it with Splenda, instead of sugar and it was good. Next time, more lemon juice to make it more tart, than sweet. My preference.

—Dora

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Jan 14, 2004

Good but I used lemons that grew in my friends' backyard and I should have reduced the sugar a bit to allow for the natural sweetness of the resh lemons. I assume storebought are sourer, so keep this in mind.

—Mandy

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Dec 07, 2003

Perfect lemonade, this is a very good recipe.

—HOWARDALUM

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Nutrition

Calories
101 kcal
5%

Carbohydrates
26.3 g
8%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fiber
0.1 g
< 1%

Protein
0.1 g
< 1%

Sodium
36 mg
1%

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

Nutritional Information

Never Bitter Lemonade

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 101
** Calories from Fat: 0

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 0g 0 %
** Saturated Fat 0g 0 %
** Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
** Sodium 36mg 1 %
** Potassium 19mg < 1 %
** Total Carbohydrates 26.3g 8 %
** Dietary Fiber 0.1g < 1 %
** Protein 0.1g < 1 %
** Sugars 25.3g
** Vitamin A < 1 %
** Vitamin C 12 %
** Calcium < 1 %
** Iron < 1 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
** Niacin < 1 %
** Vitamin B6 < 1 %
** Magnesium < 1 %
** Folate 1 %

* 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.