Homemade Lemonade

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Homemade Lemonade
45 min.
8
155kcal

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If you're looking for a refreshing, easy-to-make beverage to quench your thirst, homemade lemonade is the perfect choice. This delicious drink combines the bright, tangy flavor of fresh lemons with the perfect balance of sweetness, making it an ideal companion for any warm day. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, enjoying a picnic, or simply craving something revitalizing, this lemonade recipe is sure to hit the spot.

The beauty of homemade lemonade lies in its simplicity and versatility. With just a handful of ingredients, including fresh lemon juice, grated lemon rind, and a touch of sugar, you can create a drink that's not only delicious but also customizable. Plus, the process of making it from scratch allows you to control the sweetness level, ensuring it suits your taste perfectly.

This recipe also offers a great opportunity to experiment—swap the lemon for lime for a zesty twist or even add a hint of mint for an extra burst of flavor. With the ability to chill for hours, you can prepare it ahead of time for your next gathering or enjoy it throughout the day for a little taste of summer in every sip. It's vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and low in FODMAPs, making it a great choice for almost any diet.

So why not give this homemade lemonade recipe a try? It's quick, satisfying, and will surely become your go-to summer drink!

Ingredients

  • slices garnish: lemon 
  • 1.5 cups juice of lemon fresh
  • teaspoons lemon rind grated
  • 1.5 cups sugar 
  • 0.5 cup water boiling
  • cups water cold

Equipment

    Directions

    1. Stir together sugar and 1/2 cup boiling water until sugar dissolves.
    2. Stir in lemon rind, lemon juice, and 5 cups cold water. Chill 8 hours.
    3. Garnish, if desired.
    4. * Lime-Substitute: 2 teaspoons grated lime rind for lemon rind and 1 1/2 cups fresh lime for lemon juice.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories155kcal
    Protein0.43%
    Fat1.27%
    Carbs98.3%

    Properties

    Glycemic Index
    11.95
    Glycemic Load
    26.19
    Inflammation Score
    -1
    Nutrition Score
    1.6191303974584%

    Flavonoids

    Eriodictyol
    2.42mg
    Hesperetin
    6.86mg
    Naringenin
    0.64mg
    Luteolin
    0.02mg
    Myricetin
    0.01mg
    Quercetin
    0.18mg

    Nutrients percent of daily need

    Calories:154.93kcal
    7.75%
    Fat:0.23g
    0.36%
    Saturated Fat:0.02g
    0.12%
    Carbohydrates:40.67g
    13.56%
    Net Carbohydrates:40.45g
    14.71%
    Sugar:38.62g
    42.91%
    Cholesterol:0mg
    0%
    Sodium:9.01mg
    0.39%
    Alcohol:0g
    100%
    Alcohol %:0%
    100%
    Protein:0.18g
    0.35%
    Vitamin C:18.81mg
    22.8%
    Folate:9.31µg
    2.33%
    Copper:0.04mg
    1.84%
    Potassium:49.88mg
    1.43%
    Magnesium:4.52mg
    1.13%
    Vitamin B6:0.02mg
    1.13%
    Source:My Recipes