Basic Lemonade Recipes

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OLD-FASHIONED LEMONADE

Ah, the taste of summer. This classic lemonade recipe is the one my mom used to make for me when I was little. It's the perfect combination of sweet and tart! When using a clear pitcher, adding a few of the juiced lemon halves makes it look prettier.

Provided by EJRIPPY

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Lemonade Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 3



Old-Fashioned Lemonade image

Steps:

  • Juice the lemons to make 1 cup of juice. To make your labor easier, FIRMLY roll the lemons between your hand and counter top before cutting in half and juicing.
  • In a gallon pitcher combine 1 cup lemon juice, 1 cup sugar, and 6 cups cold water. Stir. Adjust water to taste. Chill and serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 1.3 g, Sodium 3.2 mg, Sugar 33.3 g

6 lemons
1 cup white sugar
6 cups cold water

BASIC LEMONADE

Only three ingredients and ready in minutes. So easy my eight-year-old son is in charge of making it! If you want it more tart add an extra 1/4 cup of lemon juice.

Provided by scrapbookingyogi2b

Categories     Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 2 quarts, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3



Basic Lemonade image

Steps:

  • In a 2 quart pitcher mix juice, water and sugar until sugar had dissolved.
  • Serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.4, Sodium 4.5, Carbohydrate 27.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 25.7, Protein 0.1

1 cup lemon juice (approximately 6 lemons)
1 cup sugar
7 cups water

PERFECT LEMONADE

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0



Perfect Lemonade image

Steps:

  • Remove wide strips of zest from 2 lemons with a vegetable peeler (do not remove the pith). Make 2 cups simple syrup (recipe below), adding the lemon zest before heating. Let cool, then pour into an ice-filled pitcher. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 cups each fresh lemon juice and water, and some lemon slices.
  • Simple Syrup: To make 2 cups simple syrup, bring 1 1/2cups each sugar and water to a boil, stirring until dissolved. Let cool.

EASY LEMONADE

You can use a combination of lemon and lime, or lemon and orange, or lemon, lime AND orange! 3/4 cup is about 3 large lemons, but measure it because you don't want it too tart!

Provided by FISHLOVE

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Lemonade Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 3



Easy Lemonade image

Steps:

  • In a large pan, combine water and sugar. Heat until the sugar just melts. Remove from heat and pour in lemon juice. Mix well and chill in refrigerator before serving. Garnish with lemon, lime or orange slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 7.3 mg, Sugar 13 g

¾ cup fresh lemon juice
2 quarts water
½ cup white sugar

THE BEST LEMONADE

Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     beverage

Time 10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4



The Best Lemonade image

Steps:

  • Wash lemons under warm water. Roll them on the countertop with the palm of your hand to get them ready for juicing. Cut the lemons in half through their bellies. Juice lemons using either your hands or a juicer, reserving 2 lemon halves. Add the lemon juice to a pitcher. Add sugar and water and stir until sugar has completely dissolved. Add ice cubes and the reserved lemon halves.

8 lemons
1/2 cup superfine sugar, plus more to taste
5 cups water
Ice cubes

HOMEMADE LEMONADE

Club soda gives a little fizz to this refreshing sweet-tart beverage. -Becky Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 5



Homemade Lemonade image

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat sugar and water over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, stirring frequently. Stir in lemon zest strips. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool slightly., Stir in lemon juice; cover and refrigerate until chilled. Discard lemon peel. Pour mixture into a large pitcher; gradually stir in club soda.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 22mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (61g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

3 cups sugar
2 cups water
1 cup lemon zest strips (about 6 lemons)
3 cups lemon juice (about 14 lemons)
1 bottle (1 liter) club soda, chilled

EASY LEMONADE

Try our easy recipe for homemade lemonade, using fresh lemon juice and sugar. A simple classic that everyone can enjoy on a hot summer's day.

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner

Time 10m

Yield Makes about 1.25 litres

Number Of Ingredients 3



Easy lemonade image

Steps:

  • Tip the lemons, sugar and half the water into a food processor and blend until the lemon is finely chopped.
  • Pour the mixture into a sieve over a bowl, then press through as much juice as you can. Top up with the remaining water and serve with plain ice or frozen with slices of lemon and lime.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Carbohydrate 37 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 37 grams sugar, Sodium 0.01 milligram of sodium

3 unwaxed lemons, roughly chopped
140g caster sugar
1l cold water

EASY LEMONADE

Make and share this Easy Lemonade recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Aileen

Categories     Punch Beverage

Time 3m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3



Easy Lemonade image

Steps:

  • Squeeze all lemons, as much as possible, into water.
  • Pour all the sugar into mixture.
  • stir until everything is mixed up well.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.3, Fat 0.2, Sodium 3.6, Carbohydrate 46.2, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 37.5, Protein 1

1 pint water
6 lemons (or to your liking)
1 1/2 cups sugar

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