Description
Quench your thirst this summer with our Flag Day Fresh Lemonade! This delightful drink combines the bright, zesty flavor of freshly squeezed lemons with the perfect amount of sweetness. Ideal for picnics or backyard gatherings, it’s a nostalgic treat that evokes memories of sunny days and laughter. Easy to prepare and customize, this lemonade is sure to be a hit at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups filtered water
- Mint leaves (optional)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Wash and halve the lemons, then juice them until you have 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
- In a large pitcher, combine 1 cup of sugar with 4 cups of warm water. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the lemon juice to the pitcher and mix well.
- Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar or water if necessary.
- Chill the lemonade in the fridge or serve immediately over ice. Garnish with mint leaves if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg