I make this refreshing lemonade all summer long. It goes great at any picnic!
Ingredients
- 8 cups cold water, divided
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 ½ cups lemon juice
- ½ cucumber, thinly sliced
- 10 fresh basil leaves, torn
Directions
Step 1
Combine 1 cup water and sugar together in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and cool syrup to room temperature.
Step 2
Stir syrup, remaining water, lemon juice, cucumber, and basil together in a pitcher; chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 110 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Sodium8mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate29g | 11% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 1% |
Total Sugars26g | |
Protein0g | |
Vitamin C22mg | 108% |
Calcium14mg | 1% |
Iron0mg | 1% |
Potassium80mg | 2% |
*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.
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