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Homemade lemonade

Homemade lemonade

By Daniel Viljoen
5’ Prep time
5’ Cook time
10’ Total time
232 Calories
7 Serving

Summary

*i originally shared this recipe may 2015. updated april 2019 and may 2022.
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Step by Step

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Step 1

Combine sugar and 2 cups water in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
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Step 2

Strain the lemon juice through a fine-mesh sieve into a 2-quart pitcher. Add simple syrup and stir to combine. Refrigerate until cold.
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Step 3

When ready to serve, add 2 ½ cups of cold water and stir. Taste, and add more water if it's too sweet. Serve over ice, if desired.

Ingredient

  • Water
    Water
    4.5 cups
  • Granulated sugar
    Granulated sugar
    2 cups
  • Fresh lemon juice
    Fresh lemon juice
    1.5 cups
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