Homemade Gallon Lemonade Recipe
A refreshing homemade lemonade made with fresh lemons, cane sugar, and ice for a tart-sweet balance. Makes 8 cups of chilled, vibrant citrus drink perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15
- Total Time: 15
- Yield: 8 cups
- Category: Summer Desserts
- Method: Fresh Juicing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Organic lemons, 8-12 count
Cane sugar, 1 cup (200g)
Filtered water, 1 gallon
Ice cubes, 1 cup (optional)
Instructions
Roll lemons on countertop to release juice
Cut lemons in halves diagonally
Juice each half, collecting pulp and juice in a jug
Dissolve sugar in 1/4 gallon water (160-170°F), then cool
Mix sugared water with remaining water and lemon juice in a pitcher
Let chill in refrigerator for 2 hours
Stir in optional ice cubes and strain through nut milk bag
Notes
Use room temperature lemons for better juice extraction
Measure juice by weight (12oz preferred)
Replace sugar with honey/agave syrup for all-natural sweetener
Chilled storage up to 2 days
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (8 fl oz)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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