Old Fashioned Lemonade
A refreshing homemade old fashioned lemonade using real lemons, sugar, and water for a classic summer drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 5–6 big, ripe lemons
- 1 cup sugar
- 5 cups cold water
Instructions
- Wash the lemons and roll them on the counter to get the juice flowing.
- Slice the lemons in half and squeeze out the juice, catching the seeds.
- In a pitcher, add the sugar and pour a cup of hot tap water over it, stir until dissolved.
- Add the lemon juice and fill the pitcher with the remaining cold water.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness as needed.
- Add ice cubes and garnish with lemon slices if desired.
Notes
For best results, chill the lemonade for a few hours before serving. Fresh lemons are essential for a great taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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