Old Fashioned Lemonade
Refreshing homemade, old-fashioned lemonade made with only 3 ingredients!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 271kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 5 cups water divided
- 1 1/2 cups lemon juice freshly squeezed
- lemon slices, mint for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by making a simple syrup: in a small saucepan, heat sugar and 2 cups water to boil and stir until sugar dissolves into a syrup.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
- In a large pitcher, add lemon juice, simple syrup, and remaining 3 cups of water. Add more water to taste.
- Serve with ice cubes, and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint sprigs.
Notes
For a sweeter lemonade, add more simple syrup to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 68g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg