Vintage Lemonade

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
3%
Vintage Lemonade
65 min.
4
280kcal

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Welcome to a refreshing journey back in time with our Vintage Lemonade recipe! This delightful beverage is not just a drink; it's a nostalgic experience that captures the essence of sunny days and warm gatherings. Perfect for any occasion, this lemonade is a fantastic choice for those who follow a vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free lifestyle, making it accessible for everyone to enjoy.

Imagine the zesty aroma of fresh lemons filling your kitchen as you prepare this classic drink. With just a few simple ingredients—lemons, water, and sugar—you can create a thirst-quenching beverage that is both sweet and tangy. The process of infusing the lemon rinds with sugar allows the natural oils to enhance the flavor, resulting in a lemonade that is bursting with citrus goodness.

Ready in just 65 minutes, this Vintage Lemonade serves four and is perfect for sharing with family and friends. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue, a picnic in the park, or simply looking to cool off on a hot day, this drink is sure to impress. Plus, with only 280 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt!

So, gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and let’s create a pitcher of this delightful Vintage Lemonade that will transport you to simpler times. Cheers to refreshing sips and cherished memories!

Ingredients

  •  lemons 
  • 1.3 quarts water 
  • 1.3 cups sugar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • sieve

Directions

  1. Peel the rinds from the 5 lemons and cut them into 1/2 inch slices. Set the lemons aside.
  2. Place the rinds in a bowl and sprinkle the sugar over them.
  3. Let this stand for about one hour, so that the sugar begins to soak up the oils from the lemons.
  4. Bring water to a boil in a covered saucepan and then pour the hot water over the sugared lemon rinds. Allow this mixture to cool for 20 minutes and then remove the rinds.
  5. Squeeze the lemons into another bowl.
  6. Pour the juice through a strainer into the sugar mixture. Stir well, pour into pitcher and pop it in the fridge!
  7. Serve with ice cubes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories280kcal
Protein1.91%
Fat1.75%
Carbs96.34%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.9
Glycemic Load
45.88
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
6.5847827610762%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
28.84mg
Hesperetin
37.67mg
Naringenin
0.74mg
Luteolin
2.57mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.68mg
Quercetin
1.54mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:279.77kcal
13.99%
Fat:0.61g
0.93%
Saturated Fat:0.05g
0.33%
Carbohydrates:74.83g
24.94%
Net Carbohydrates:71.05g
25.84%
Sugar:65.75g
73.06%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:18.11mg
0.79%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.49g
2.97%
Vitamin C:71.55mg
86.73%
Fiber:3.78g
15.12%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.4%
Potassium:187.55mg
5.36%
Copper:0.1mg
5.08%
Iron:0.84mg
4.67%
Calcium:44.6mg
4.46%
Folate:14.85µg
3.71%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.6%
Magnesium:13.76mg
3.44%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.57%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.29%
Phosphorus:21.6mg
2.16%
Manganese:0.04mg
2.15%
Vitamin E:0.2mg
1.35%
Selenium:0.92µg
1.31%
Source:Allrecipes