Classic Lemonade

A classic simple lemonade with balanced sweetness and acidity.

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Dave Katz

Perfect homemade lemonade with balanced sweetness and acidity.

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June 2012

Recipe Details

Classic Lemonade

Active 15 mins
Total 15 mins
Serves 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh juice from 10 to 12 lemons

  • 1/2 cup sugar

  • Pinch salt

  • 3 cups cold water

  • 1 quart ice

Directions

  1. Combine lemon juice and sugar and whisk or blend until sugar is completely dissolved. Add salt and water and stir to combine. Pour into a pitcher with ice. Serve in ice-filled glasses.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
73 Calories
0g Fat
19g Carbs
0g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories 73
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 33mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 16mg 79%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 0mg 0%
Potassium 42mg 1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)