Lemonade with Simple Syrup
A refreshing and healthier lemonade recipe using simple syrup, perfect for hot days and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Diabetic Friendly
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 Cups Fresh Lemon Juice
- 2 Cups Simple Syrup
- 6 Cups Cold Water
- 1 Cup Ice
- Mint Leaves (Optional)
Instructions
- Make the Simple Syrup by dissolving equal parts sugar and water on the stove.
- Juice ripe lemons using a juice squeezer to extract 3 cups of fresh lemon juice.
- Combine the fresh lemon juice, 6 cups of cold water, 2 cups of simple syrup, and 1 cup of ice in a mixing pitcher.
- Serve the lemonade chilled in glasses, optionally garnishing with mint leaves.
- Mint-Infused Lemonade: add mint leaves into your pitcher before serving for flavor infusion.
Notes
Can substitute sugar with a sugar substitute for a diabetic-friendly version. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lemonade, refreshing drink, healthy beverage, summer drink, diabetic friendly
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