Ah, the taste of summer. This classic lemonade recipe is the one my mom used to make for me when I was little. It's the perfect combination of sweet and tart! When using a clear pitcher, adding a few of the juiced lemon halves makes it look prettier.
Ingredients
- 6 lemons
- 1 cup white sugar
- 6 cups cold water
Directions
Step 1
Juice the lemons to make 1 cup of juice. To make your labor easier, FIRMLY roll the lemons between your hand and counter top before cutting in half and juicing.
Step 2
In a gallon pitcher combine 1 cup lemon juice, 1 cup sugar, and 6 cups cold water. Stir. Adjust water to taste. Chill and serve over ice.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving: 151 calories; protein 1.3g; carbohydrates 44.9g; fat 0.3g; sodium 3.2mg.
