Fresh Lemonade Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Lemons4
 Sugar3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)
 Ice cubes1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Cold water2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Maraschino cherries4

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 660 Calories from Fat 7

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.74 g1.1%

Saturated Fat 0.1 g0.49%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 27 mg1.1%

Total Carbohydrates 183 g61.1%

Dietary Fiber 11.5 g46.2%

Sugars 157.6 g

Protein 3 g5.7%

Vitamin A 1.6% Vitamin C 297.7%

Calcium 16.8% Iron 9.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

With sharp knife, slice 3 lemons very thinly crosswise.
Discard seeds and end slices.
Put lemon slices into large bowl or sturdy pitcher.
Add sugar.
With wooden spoon, muddle until sugar is dissolved and slices are broken.
Strain; then add ice cubes and cold water.
Stir until very cold.
To serve, pour lemonade into glasses; garnish each glass with 1 whole slice from remaining lemon and 1 cherry.
Makes 4 tall glasses.
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