Lemonade

For best results, use fresh-squeezed lemon juice in this puckery-sweet drink recipe. Be sure to try the peachy version too.


Lemonade

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Servings: Makes 4 servings
Total Time: 20 mins
Related Categories: Fresh Squeezed, Lemonade, Lemons, Summer

 
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Ingredients
  • 3 cups
    cold water
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  • 1 cup
    lemon juice
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  • 3/4 cup
    sugar
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    Ice cubes
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    Lemon slices
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Directions
1.
In a 1-1/2-quart pitcher stir together the water, lemon juice, and sugar until sugar is dissolved. If desired, chill in the refrigerator. Serve over ice. Garnish with lemon slices.
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Makes 4 servings
3.
Peachy Lemonade: Prepare Lemonade as above. Place half of one 15- to 16-ounce can peach slices (juice pack), chilled and undrained, in a blender or food processor with 1 cup of the Lemonade. Cover and blend or process until smooth. Pour into a large pitcher. Repeat with remaining undrained peaches and 1 cup Lemonade. Stir in remaining Lemonade. Serve over ice. If desired, garnish with peach slices. Makes 6 servings. Per about 8-ounce serving: 114 cal., 0 g total fat (0 g sat. fat), 0 mg chol., 13 mg sodium, 29 g carbo., 1 g fiber, 1 g pro. Daily Values: 5% vit A, 22% vit. C Exchanges: 2 Other Carbo.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 155, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Monounsaturated Fat 0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 4 mg, Carbohydrate 41 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 47%, Calcium 1%, Iron 0%. Exchanges: Other Carbohydrate 2.5. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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