Old Fashioned Lemonade
A classic old fashioned lemonade made with fresh lemon juice, sugar, and water for a perfectly balanced sweet and tangy refreshment. Simple, crisp, and ideal for any warm day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice
- Lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar with 1/2 cup water and heat gently until fully dissolved. Let cool.
- In a pitcher, combine fresh lemon juice with the cooled simple syrup.
- Add remaining cold water and stir well.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness as desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill.
- Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices if desired.
Notes
- Adjust sugar to taste depending on lemon tartness.
- Use honey as a natural sweetener alternative.
- Add mint or fruit for variation.
- Stir before serving if separation occurs.
- Best consumed within 3 days.
- Use filtered water for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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