RECIPE

Lemonade

  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME:
  • SERVINGS: MAKES ABOUT 2 QUARTS

Using sugar syrup is key to making lemonade that is evenly sweetened and has no undissolved sugar at the bottom.

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  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME:
  • SERVINGS: MAKES ABOUT 2 QUARTS

Ingredients

  • Ingredients
    1. 2 quarts plus 3/4 cup cold water
    2. 3/4 cup sugar
    3. 1 cup fresh lemon juice
    4. 1 lemon, thinly sliced

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the 3/4 cup of water with the sugar. Bring to a boil, then simmer until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature.
  2. In a large pitcher, combine the remaining 2 quarts of water with the lemon juice and sugar syrup. Add the lemon slices and refrigerate until chilled. Serve the lemonade over ice.