Perfect Lemonade
This is the perfect thirst quenching lemonade for those hot lazy days of summer! Forget the frozen stuff - make it fresh.
Ingredients
| Sugar | 1 Cup (16 tbs) ((250 ml)) | |
| Water | 1 Cup (16 tbs) ((250 ml)) | |
| Fresh lemon juice | 1 Cup (16 tbs) ((250 ml or 4 to 6 lemons)) | |
| Cold water | 4 Cup (64 tbs) ((to dilute)) |
Directions
MAKING
1. In a small saucepan, make simple syrup by heating sugar and water over medium flame until the sugar has dissolved completely. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
2. In a pitcher, combine lemon juice and simple syrup.
3. Pour cold water and stir well. Refrigerate for 30 -40 minutes. Adjust to your taste with more or less sugar or lemon juice.
SERVING
4. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 139Calories from Fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat %
Saturated Fat %
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 6 mg0.25%
Total Carbohydrates 37 g12.3%
Dietary Fiber %
Sugars 34 g
Protein %
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
