Old-Fashioned Lemonade

Old-Fashioned Lemonade

This classic lemonade recipe is the one my mom used to make for me when I was little. Ah, the taste of summer! It’s the perfect combination of sweet and tart. When using a clear pitcher, adding a few of the juiced lemon halves makes it look prettier.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 6 lemons
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 6 cups water, or more as needed

Directions

Step 1
Juice lemons; you should have 1 cup juice.

Step 2
Combine juice, sugar, and water in a 1/2-gallon pitcher. Stir until sugar dissolves. Taste and add more water if desired.

Step 3
Chill and serve over ice.

Tips

To make juicing the lemons easier, roll each firmly between your hand and countertop before cutting in half and juicing.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

151
Calories
0g
Fat
45g
Carbs
1g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 151
% Daily Value *
Total Fat0g 0%
Sodium3mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate45g 16%
Dietary Fiber5g 18%
Total Sugars33g
Protein1g
Vitamin C83mg 416%
Calcium66mg 5%
Iron1mg 4%
Potassium157mg 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.

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