Best 20 Lemonade Recipes
Are you craving a refreshing, homemade lemonade to quench your thirst on a hot summer day? Look no further! This article features three delectable lemonade recipes that cater to diverse tastes and dietary preferences:
1. Classic Lemonade: Revisit the timeless classic with this basic lemonade recipe. Made with fresh lemon juice, sugar, and water, it strikes the perfect balance between tart and sweet, evoking nostalgic memories of childhood summers. For a delightful twist, you can add mint or basil for an herbal touch.
2. Sparkling Lemonade: Elevate your lemonade experience with this effervescent variation. The addition of sparkling water or club soda infuses the drink with a lively fizz, creating a bubbly sensation that dances on your tongue. Garnish with lemon slices and a sprig of rosemary for an elegant presentation.
3. Strawberry Lemonade: Embrace the vibrant flavors of summer with this delightful strawberry lemonade. Fresh strawberries, either sliced or pureed, lend their natural sweetness and vibrant red hue, transforming the classic lemonade into a fruity sensation. You can adjust the strawberry to lemonade ratio to achieve your desired level of sweetness and tartness.
Whether you prefer the traditional, sparkling, or fruity version, these lemonade recipes are sure to satisfy your craving for a refreshing and flavorful drink. Dive into the recipes and discover the perfect lemonade to complement your next gathering, picnic, or simply to enjoy on a leisurely afternoon.
OLD-FASHIONED LEMONADE
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.
Provided by EJRIPPY
Categories Drinks Recipes Lemonade Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- 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.
- 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 : Calories 150.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 1.3 g, Sodium 3.2 mg, Sugar 33.3 g
LEMONADE (FROM BOTTLED LEMON JUICE)
Categories Fruit
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Mix together.
OLD-FASHIONED PINK LEMONADE
This is a wonderfully refreshing drink. Serve in pitchers garnished with mint leaves and orange or lemon slices.
Provided by Tonni Padgett
Categories Drinks Recipes Punch Recipes Non-Alcoholic Punch Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In large pitcher combine sugar, water, lemon juice and cranberry juice. Stir to dissolve sugar. Serve over ice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.5 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 0.8 mg, Sugar 36.8 g
PERFECT LEMONADE (REAL LEMONS AND SUGAR)
Found this recipe on "simply recipes". I wanted to make lemonade from scratch, real freshly squeezed lemons and simple syrup and I came across this recipe. Made this for my 6 year old and friends' lemonade stand sales, my pitcher never came home. Turns out my friend who helped the kids with the stand, liked my lemonade better than the powdered stuff, kept my lemonade for herself! Please do adjust to taste, I think the lemons I had were more tart so I added more simple syrup.
Provided by JMigs0
Categories Lemon
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Make simple syrup by heating the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan until the sugar dissolves completely.
- While the sugar is dissolving, juice the lemons.
- Add the juice and the sugar water to a pitcher. Add 3 to 4 cups of cold water, more or less to the desired strength.
- Refrigerate 30 to 40 minutes. If the lemonade is a little sweet, add a little more juice.
- Serve with ice and sliced lemons.
BEST STRAWBERRY LEMONADE EVER
Strawberry lemonade is a very refreshing drink and this is my version of the best one ever! So refreshing on a hot summer day! Serve chilled.
Provided by Noemi - No way is she a
Categories Drinks Recipes Lemonade Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar together in a bowl; set aside for juices to release from strawberries, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan; add 3/4 cup sugar. Cook and stir sugar mixture until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and cool simple syrup to room temperature.
- Stir simple syrup, 6 cups water, lemon juice, and ice together in a pitcher. Add sweetened strawberries and stir.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 9.1 mg, Sugar 36 g
EASY LEMONADE
You can use a combination of lemon and lime, or lemon and orange, or lemon, lime AND orange! 3/4 cup is about 3 large lemons, but measure it because you don't want it too tart!
Provided by FISHLOVE
Categories Drinks Recipes Lemonade Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a large pan, combine water and sugar. Heat until the sugar just melts. Remove from heat and pour in lemon juice. Mix well and chill in refrigerator before serving. Garnish with lemon, lime or orange slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 7.3 mg, Sugar 13 g
FRESH LEMONADE
Steps:
- Place all the ingredients in a blender and process until completely smooth. Serve over ice.
EASY STRAWBERRY LEMONADE FREEZER PIE
Three simple ingredients mixed together and spread into a graham crust make magic while your freezer does the all the work. Prep this pie ahead and freeze it overnight or even longer. Feel free to vary the fruit if you'd like! -Debbie Glasscock, Conway, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine strawberries (with juices) and pudding mix; let stand until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Fold in whipped topping. Spread into crust., Freeze at least 8 hours or overnight. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving. If desired, serve with additional whipped topping and strawberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 273mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
ALL NATURAL STRAWBERRY LEMONADE
This is a tart, tasty lemonade with a sweet kick, perfect for the cook with garden access during the summer months. You'll need a blender with a 'puree' or 'high pulse' setting. Garnish with any leftover strawberries.
Provided by David Anthony Tate
Categories Drinks Recipes Lemonade Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place strawberries in a blender; top with 2 tablespoons sugar. Pour 1 cup water over sugared strawberries. Blend until strawberry chunks transform into juice.
- Combine strawberry juice, 6 cups water, 1 cup sugar, and lemon juice in a large pitcher; stir until blended. Chill before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 4.7 mg, Sugar 20.3 g
QUICK LEMONADE OR LIMEADE
Make and share this Quick Lemonade or Limeade recipe from Food.com.
Provided by -------
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 48 ounces, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine sugar, lemon or lime juice, & water.
- Stir to dissolve sugar.
- Serve over ice.
- Garnish wth lemon or lime slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.9, Fat 0.1, Sodium 6.7, Carbohydrate 36.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 34.3, Protein 0.1
LEMONADE ICEBOX PIE
You will detect a definite lemonade flavor in this refreshing lemon icebox pie. High and fluffy, this dessert has a creamy smooth consistency that we really appreciate. It's the dessert that came to mind immediately when I put together my favorite summer meal. -Cheryl Wilt, Eglon, West Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth. Beat in lemonade concentrate. Fold in whipped topping and, if desired, food coloring. Pour into crust. Cover and refrigerate until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Fat 24g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 269mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.
STRAWBERRY LEMONADE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories beverage
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 to 14 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a blender or food processor, puree the strawberries with 1 cup of the sugar and 1 cup of water.
- In a large container, mix together 11 cups water, the remaining 2 cups sugar, the lemon juice and the strawberry mixture. Stir and taste, adding more sugar if you like. Refrigerate until well chilled.
LEMONADE ICED TEA
I have always loved iced tea with lemon, and this irresistible thirst-quencher takes it one step further. The lemonade gives this refreshing drink a nice color, too. -Gail Buss, New Bern, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 15m
Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, bring water to a boil. Remove from the heat; add tea bags. Cover and steep for 5 minutes. Discard tea bags. Stir in sugar and lemonade concentrate. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice. If desired, garnish with lemon slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
FRESH-SQUEEZED LEMONADE BY THE GLASS
Refreshing homemade lemonade couldn't be easier - one glass at a time! Whip some up and you'll be sipping before you know it.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Categories beverages
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a 16-ounce or larger glass, stir together the sugar and hot water until the sugar is dissolved.
- Stir in the lemon juice and the cold water.
- Fill to the top with ice and serve.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 10 ounces, Calories 103 kcal, Sugar 25 g, Sodium 10 mg, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 1 g
SPARKLING LEMONADE
Who doesn't love chilled lemonade on a hot summer day? Made with club soda, this version is slightly bubbly and bursting with citrus flavor. -Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 15m
Yield 2-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, heat sugar and water over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, stirring frequently. Stir in lemon strips. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Cool slightly. , Transfer to a pitcher. Stir in lemon juice; cover and refrigerate until chilled. Discard lemon strips. Stir in club soda. Serve over ice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 26mg sodium, Carbohydrate 83g carbohydrate (77g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
STATE FAIR LEMONADE
I'm very excited to be showing you how to make real, authentic, vintage lemonade--the kind you might enjoy on a hot summer day at one of those stands at the state fair. Most of us make lemonade just out of lemon juice, but as you may know, the oils in the lemon peel contain a tremendous amount of flavor, and once you drink this, you won't want to go back to drinking it how you used to.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Drinks Recipes Lemonade Recipes
Time 4h45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Wash lemons and peel off all the zest using a vegetable peeler. Set peeled lemons aside. Add the lemon zest to a bowl and cover with sugar. Toss to combine. Cover and let sit for a minimum of 2 hours, or up to overnight.
- Bring water to a boil in a pot over high heat; turn off heat and pour in the lemon-sugar mixture. Stir and let sit until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 5 minutes.
- Pour through a mesh strainer back into the same bowl and discard the zest. Let cool to room temperature, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Cut the lemons in half and squeeze into the bowl. Pour lemonade into a serving pitcher. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill thoroughly before serving over ice, at least 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.2 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 1.3 g, Sodium 9.2 mg, Sugar 41.6 g
ORANGE LEMONADE
This juice is a favorite at our place. I'll often double the batch and send a jar next door to my mother-in-law! I was looking for a way to sweeten lemonade without using more sugar when I came up with the recipe. -Wendy Masters, Grand Valley, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 20m
Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine sugar and 2-1/2 cups water; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Cool slightly., Stir in citrus zest and juices. Let stand, covered, 1 hour. Strain syrup; refrigerate, covered, until cold., To serve, fill glasses or pitcher with equal amounts of fruit syrup and water. Add ice and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
LEMONADE PIE III
Makes a good cool dessert for a hot summer day.
Provided by Gail
Categories Desserts Pies No-Bake Pie Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together concentrate and sweetened condensed milk. Fold in whipped topping. Pour filling into crust, and chill before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.5 calories, Carbohydrate 65.5 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 240.9 mg, Sugar 56.9 g
PINK LEMONADE
Steps:
- Place the lemon juice, sugar, ice, water, and grenadine in a blender and process until completely smooth. Place a cherry in the bottom of 6 glasses and pour the lemon juice mixture in the glass. Serve.
VINTAGE LEMONADE
In the 1800's this is how people made lemonade--you can do it too! It's not that difficult, and tastes wonderful!
Provided by Aunt Suzie
Categories Drinks Recipes Lemonade Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Peel the rinds from the 5 lemons and cut them into 1/2 inch slices. Set the lemons aside.
- Place the rinds in a bowl and sprinkle the sugar over them. Let this stand for about one hour, so that the sugar begins to soak up the oils from the lemons.
- Bring water to a boil in a covered saucepan and then pour the hot water over the sugared lemon rinds. Allow this mixture to cool for 20 minutes and then remove the rinds.
- Squeeze the lemons into another bowl. Pour the juice through a strainer into the sugar mixture. Stir well, pour into pitcher and pop it in the fridge! Serve with ice cubes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.9 calories, Carbohydrate 76.9 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 12.9 mg, Sugar 62.4 g
Tips:
- Choose the right lemons: Meyer lemons are sweeter and less tart than regular lemons, making them a good choice for lemonade. If you're using regular lemons, you may need to add more sugar or honey to taste.
- Use filtered or spring water: Tap water can sometimes have a chlorine taste that can interfere with the flavor of the lemonade. If you can, use filtered or spring water instead.
- Chill your ingredients: Chilling the lemons, water, and sugar before making the lemonade will help it to be extra refreshing.
- Add some herbs or spices: For a more flavorful lemonade, try adding some herbs or spices, such as mint, basil, rosemary, or ginger. You can also add some fruit, such as berries or peaches.
- Make it a slush: For a frozen treat, blend the lemonade with some ice until it reaches a slushy consistency.
Conclusion:
With its bright flavor, versatility, and ease of preparation, it's no wonder that lemonade is a summertime staple. Whether you like it classic, frozen, or infused with your favorite flavors, there's a lemonade recipe out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a refreshing drink, give one of these recipes a try!
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