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Old-Fashioned Lemonade

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Jun 22, 2021
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Nothing says summer like a glass of ice-cold Old-Fashioned Lemonade. Our homemade simple lemonade recipe is so much easier than you think, and we'll walk you through every step of the way. Our lemonade recipe comes together in two steps and is perfect for the kids to help with. Take a peek at our Expert Tips section for how to get the most juice out of your lemons for your Old-Fashioned Lemonade. From sitting on your porch to an elevated lemonade stand, you'll make it amazing!

Old-Fashioned Lemonade

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 15 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 6
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Ingredients

  • 6 cups cold water
  • 2 cups lemon juice (8 to 10 lemons)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • Ice cube
  • Lemon slice, if desired
  • Maraschino cherry with stem, if desired

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Mix water, lemon juice and sugar in large pitcher until sugar is dissolved. Refrigerate about 3 hours or until chilled if desired.
  • Step 
    2
    Serve lemonade over ice. Garnish each serving with a lemon slice and cherry.

Nutrition

115 Calories
0g Total Fat
0g Protein
29 g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: About 1 Cup
Calories
115
Calories from Fat
0
Total Fat
0g
Saturated Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
15 mg
Potassium
60 mg
Total Carbohydrate
29 g
Dietary Fiber
0g
Protein
0g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
24%
24%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
2 Fruit;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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