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Ingredients
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- 4 cups water, divided
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3–5 lemons*
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 2 cups fresh or frozen chopped strawberries
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Peel the lemon zest into strips using a vegetable peeler and set lemons aside.
- For the lemon simple syrup, combine 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, and the lemon zest in a medium pan over medium-high heat, bringing it to a boil. You can also add berries here for added flavor.
- Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5-8 minutes until the sugar dissolves and the mixture becomes syrupy. If berries were added, gently mash them before straining to release their juices, then strain and refrigerate the syrup until needed.
- Juice the lemons and add 1 cup of lemon juice to a large pitcher, reserving any extra for flavor adjustments.
- Mix in the remaining 3 cups of water and the lemon simple syrup, along with 1 cup of ice cubes. Stir well and garnish with fresh lemon slices if desired. Refrigerate until chilled.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar or lemon juice according to your taste.
For a fruity twist, blend in additional berries like raspberries or blackberries.
This lemonade can be served immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg