Perfect Lemonade

Perfect Lemonade
The recipe Perfect Lemonade can be made in approximately 10 minutes. This gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and fodmap friendly recipe serves 6. One serving contains 138 calories, 0g of protein, and 0g of fat. It works well as If you have granulated sugar, water, lemon juice, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Perfect Strawberry Lemonade, Lemonade and Tequila Cocktail for National Lemonade Day, and Lemonade, Pink Lemonade, Limeade.

Instructions

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Make "simple syrup": 
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Place the sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Stir so that the sugar dissolves completely and remove from heat.
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Juice the lemons: While the water is heating for the simple syrup, juice your lemons. Depending on the size of the lemons, 4 to 6 of them should be enough for one cup of juice.
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Combine lemon juice, simple syrup, water: 
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Pour the juice and the simple syrup sugar water into a serving pitcher.
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Add 2 to 3 cups of cold water and taste.
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Add more water if you would like it to be more diluted (though note that when you add ice, it will melt and naturally dilute the lemonade).
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If the lemonade is a little sweet for your taste, add a little more straight lemon juice to it.
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Chill: Refrigerate 30 to 40 minutes.
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Serve with ice, sliced lemons.
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DifficultyEasy
Ready In10 m.
Servings6
Health Score0
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