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Freshly Squeezed Homemade Lemonade in a glass pitcher
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Fresh Squeezed Lemonade Recipe

Refreshing fresh squeezed lemonade recipe to quench your thirst on a hot summer day.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 1 Pitcher of Lemonade
Calories: 79kcal
Author: Julia Jordan | Julia's Simply Southern

Ingredients

  • 8-10 Lemons juiced (2 cups)
  • 2 Lemons sliced for garnish
  • 1 c Hot Water
  • 1 1/4 c Sugar
  • 12-15 c Cold Water
  • Ice for serving

Instructions

  • Add hot water to a pitcher. I use the hottest tap water. Add sugar to hot water and stir until dissolved.
  • Juice lemons into a large measuring cup. Each lemon should yield about 1/4 c of juice.
  • Add fresh lemon juice and cold water to the pitcher, stir to combine.
    Add fresh lemon slices to lemonade if desired. Serve with ice and a slice of lemon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 109mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g