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Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

Fresh Squeezed Lemonade Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 194
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water, for the simple syrup
  • 4 cups cold water
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4 to 6 lemons)

Method
 

  1. Roll the lemons briefly on the counter and juice them until you have 1 cup. Strain if desired.
  2. In a small saucepan, heat the sugar and 1 cup water over medium heat, stirring for about 2 minutes until clear. Let cool slightly.
  3. Pour the warm syrup and lemon juice into a pitcher. Add the 4 cups cold water, stir, and serve over ice.

Notes

If possible, chill the syrup ahead so the lemonade is cold right after mixing. Give it a stir before each pour, and feel free to tweak the sweetness with a little more water or sugar.