Homemade Lemonade Recipe
Cool off with this refreshing homemade lemonade recipe—simple, citrusy, and perfect for sunny days.
Servings: 13 cups
Calories: 113kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 7 ½ - 9 cups water divided
- 2 cups lemon juice*
Instructions
- Combine 1 ½ cup water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved.1 ½ cups sugar
- Once dissolved, refrigerate until cool. Then pour into a pitcher, stir in the remaining water and lemon juice.2 cups lemon juice*, 7 ½ - 9 cups water
Notes
Tips and Tricks
- *This recipe works with both fresh lemon juice and bottled lemon juice. If using fresh lemons, you will need 12-16 for 2 cups.
- * Meyer’s Lemons will be sweeter and juicier, so you might not need as many lemons.
- * You can also use club soda instead of some of the water for a sparkling/fizzy lemonade!
Nutrition
Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg