Lemonade Recipe: The Best Refreshing Lemonade Recipe (2024)

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There's is just something about a mason jar full of lemonade that gets me so excited! I can't think of anything that shouts SUMMER more than lemonade. I can remember hauling a table and chairs with the neighborhood kids, to the end of the street in the dead of the afternoon heat, to sell our lemonade. I'm pretty sure we charged a quarter a cup. With this lemonade recipe we could have easily charged a dollar. Even back then!

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I never truly understood the importance of fresh squeezed lemon juice until I became an adult and started using it in my cooking. Those fresh squeezed lemons definitely put this recipe over the top because you get just a little bit of the pulp, which I'm not a fan of in orange juice, but I loved it in this lemonade recipe. This is by far my favorite juicer because you don't have to have mega strength in your hands because you can simply push down.

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One of my favorite things to have in the fridge during the Summer is simple syrup. It adds the perfect amount of sweetness to just about any drink. We used it in our Strawberry Punch for Joe's Graduation Party a couple of years ago and it was out of this world. The key is to make sure that the sugar is all fully dissolved. In order to know this, you'll want to smell the sugar being cooked. It's a sweet smell that is just noticeable without putting your nose down to the pot. We don't want you to burn your nose!

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In order to serve up the perfect glass of lemonade, you need the perfect pitcher. This one is great because it's 84 oz and you can honestly never have enough lemonade, right?! And of course lemonade is always that much better when it's served in a mason jar. These are the mason jar cups that you see in the pictures. They are also perfect for smoothies. I like them because they have handles and it's easier for my girls to hold onto them, which is also why you'll want to be sure to get the tops for them. It'll be as if you getto drink a cup full of paradise. Giggle!

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Lemonade Recipe

This is the BEST Lemonade Recipe that you'll ever taste.

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 lemons squeezed with pulp
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 cup lemon juice

Instructions

For more amazing drink recipes do check out this Passion Fruit Margarita and this delicious Lavender Lemonade.

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  1. Carol

    Love lemonade! Quick question though: I know the first 1/2 cup of lemon juice is from fresh squeezed lemons, is the 1 cup of juice listed as the last ingredient from bottled lemon juice? Thanks so much!

    Reply

  2. Ellen

    A friend taught me to add coconut flavoring to my lemonade. No one ever knows what the hidden flavor is. It's amazing!

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    • Ellen Langworthy

      It's the little bottle of flavoring next to the vanilla in the baking Isle. Start with a teaspoon. I add enough until I like it 😉

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  6. Irene

    That looks so good!
    Would it also be possible to substitute the Realemon juice with juice from squeezed lemons?

    Thanks a lot

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  7. Nilsa Brady

    Lemonade Recipe: The Best Refreshing Lemonade Recipe (5)
    It really is the best lemonade I ever made...
    Thank you...

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  8. Nilsa Brady

    Just made this lemonade and IT IS the best!!!!!!!!!

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  10. Rachel Kathyg @ onlinesisterhood

    Yummy! Pinning to try your version....looks so refreshing and pretty:) Stopping by from Showstopper Saturday. Have a wonderful holiday weekend.

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  11. Lisa

    I agree that lemonade is the perfect summer drink! Pinned to try your recipe this summer. 🙂

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    I’m swinging by from Cast Party Wednesday to check out your YUMMY looking post and invite you to my link party, The Yuck Stops Here. This week’s party is open until Sunday at 8pm ET and can be found at http://mommasangelbaby.com/?p=2463 and next week’s party starts on Tuesday at 8pm ET and can be found at http://mommasangelbaby.com/?p=2474. I hope to see you there! HUGS

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  13. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life

    I absolutely love lemonade! I am pinning this...I'll definitely try making it.

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  14. Sinea Pies

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    Sounds delicious! I love lemonade.

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Lemonade Recipe: The Best Refreshing Lemonade Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the formula for lemonade? ›

Start with the proportions of 1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of water, 1 cup of lemon juice. Reduce the sugar amount if you are using Meyer lemons or if you like your lemonade less sweet. (I usually use 3/4 cup of sugar.)

What is the solution in lemonade? ›

Mixed together, lemon juice, water, and sugar form a solution. A solution is a mixture in which the different kinds of matter are spread out evenly. In lemonade, water is called the solvent. Sugar and lemon juice are solutes.

Why do you put baking soda in lemonade? ›

The acid in the lemon juice reacts with the baking soda or bicarb. You can see the mixture will bubble as it creates the gas, which in turn causes the fizzing!

What are the ingredients of lemonade? ›

Ingredients
  • 1 ¾ cups white sugar.
  • 1 cup water.
  • 9 medium lemons, or more as needed.
  • 7 cups ice-cold water.
  • ice as needed.

What happens when you mix lemon juice and sugar? ›

The process of mixing these substances involves the sugar particles dissolving in the water, while the lemon juice adds flavor and acidity to the solution. The resulting mixture appears uniform, without any separate layers or particles settling at the bottom.

Does lemon help dissolve sugar? ›

Since the lemon juice dissolves the sugar, we can go straight from lemon juice to cold water and ice and serve the lemonade straight away.

How many lemons for 1 cup of juice? ›

Fresh Lemon to Lemon Juice Conversions

1 1/4 Lemons = 1/4 Cup Lemon Juice. 2 1/2 Lemons = 1/2 Cup Lemon Juice. 4 Lemons = 3/4 Cup Lemon Juice. 5 1/4 Lemons = 1 Cup Lemon Juice.

What mixture is lemonade? ›

Lemonade is a combination of lemon juice, water, and sugar. The lemonade is an example of a hom*ogeneous mixture. A hom*ogeneous mixture has the same composition throughout.

What is a mixture of sugar and water called? ›

The correct option is D solution. The mixture obtained when solute (sugar) is dissolved in a solvent (water) is known as solution.

What is a solution of lemon juice and sugar called? ›

Lemonade is prepared by mixing lemon juice and sugar in water.

Why lemonade and not lemon juice? ›

Lemonade is called “lemonade” and not “lemon juice” like “orange juice”; because it is a mixture of lemon juice, sugar and water, which is why it's called “lemonade.” Orange juice and apple juice mixed with water and sugar could be called orangeade.

What will happen if I mix baking soda and lemon juice? ›

When a baking soda is mixed with the lemon juice then Carbon dioxide ( ) gas is released in the form of bubbles. As the chemical composition of the substance is getting changed and as the new product is formed by the mixing. Therefore, it is a Chemical change.

Is baking soda good for kidneys and liver? ›

Sodium bicarbonate, or baking soda, is also used in the treatment of kidney disease. The National Kidney Foundation's Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (KDOQI) recommends the use of sodium bicarbonate to treat metabolic acidosis. This condition occurs when there is an excessive buildup of acid in the blood.

Does baking soda lower blood pressure? ›

High blood pressure: Sodium bicarbonate might increase blood pressure. People who already have high blood pressure should avoid sodium bicarbonate. Low potassium levels in the blood: Sodium bicarbonate might lower potassium blood levels.

What is Starbucks lemonade made of? ›

Ingredients. LEMONADE [WATER, LEMON JUICE, SUGAR, LEMON OIL], ICE.

What is American lemonade made of? ›

Mix water, lemon juice and sugar in large pitcher until sugar is dissolved. Refrigerate about 3 hours or until chilled if desired. Serve lemonade over ice. Garnish each serving with a lemon slice and cherry.

What is French lemonade made of? ›

"A refreshing non-alcoholic citrus beverage from Laura Calder perfect for hot summer days. Using only lemon juice, water, and sugar, it's a French twist on the classic lemonade drink.

What happens when you drink lemon water for 7 days? ›

Regular consumption of lemon water may help strengthen bones, promote oral health, and prevent anemia and kidney stones due to its citrate content. Lemon juice contains various antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins that boost brain and heart health.

Is lemon water good for your kidneys? ›

Lemon water contains high amounts of citrate. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, research suggests that drinking lemon water may help prevent kidney stones. Not drinking enough water can increase the risk of kidney stones.

Is drinking lemon water good at night? ›

Dehydration can cause problems that include changes in mood, difficulty thinking, and other physical complications. Drinking a glass of hot lemon water before bed is a good way to stay hydrated. Lemon is also a source of vitamin C, which has several health benefits .

Are lemons ok for diabetics? ›

Summary. Lemons are a citrus fruit that a person with diabetes can safely consume in appropriate amounts. They are a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C, which can provide health benefits for people with diabetes.

Should I add ice to lemonade before or after dissolving sugar? ›

The solubility of a substance decreases with decreases in temperature. After the addition of ice, the temperature of the lemonade decreases and dissolving sugar in cold water is difficult. Therefore, ice should be added to lemonade after dissolving the sugar.

How to get sugar to dissolve in lemonade? ›

No, you can add sugar to the lemonade and stir to dissolve it, no need to make a syrup first. Sugar dissolves in cold or room temperature liquids just fine, just stir to dissolve. Never add ice to your pitcher. Chill the lemonade without ice and then pour over ice just before serving.

What is the composition of lemonade? ›

It is traditionally a homemade drink using lemon juice, water, and a sweetener such as cane sugar, simple syrup, maple syrup or honey.

What is the chemical formula for lemon juice? ›

Citric Acid is a weak acid with a chemical formula C6H8O7. It can occur in two forms – monohydrate or water-free (anhydrous). This acid is usually found in citrus fruits like lemons, oranges etc. It is considered as a tribasic acid.

How to make lemonade with Sprite? ›

To make the lemonade, stir simple syrup together with lemon juice, cold water, and Sprite. For a sweeter lemonade, use all the simple syrup. For a lemonade that has a little more zing, use half the simple syrup. Serve over ice with lemon slices.

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