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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (274g) Recipe makes 8 servings
Calories 112
Calories from Fat 0		(0%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 0.0g	0%
	Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 4mg		0%
Potassium 76mg		2%
Total Carbohydrate 30.3g		10%
	Dietary Fiber 0.2g	0%
	Sugars 26.4g
Protein 0.2g		0%
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Old-Fashioned Lemonade

Recipe #323894 | 10 min | 10 min prep | add private note

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By: NorthwestGal
Sep 8, 2008

This is one of the first recipes that I added to my first recipe file that was my very own, back when I was in junior high school. I have used this recipe ever since whenever I want to make that classic summertime necessity....lemonade. And it has never failed me yet.

SERVES 8 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

6 cups cold water
2 cups lemon juice (8 to 10 lemons)
1 cup sugar
ice cubes
lemon slice (optional) or maraschino cherry (optional)

Directions

1
To get the most juice, let lemons stand at room temperature (or microwave lemons on High for just a few seconds before squeezing them). Then roll the lemons on a counter while pushing down firmly (to break the tissues inside) to release more juice.
2
Mix water, lemon juice, and sugar in a large pitcher until sugar is dissolved.
3
Refrigerate about 3 hours or until thoroughly chilled.
4
Pour lemonade over ice cubes in a tall glass. Garnish each serving with a lemon slice and maraschino cherry.
5
NOTE - Individual tastes for sweetness vary, so feel free to adjust the sugar to suit taste preferences.

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From: Baby Kato

On Jul 25, 2009

We loved this lemonade. My dh was thrilled with it's sweet, tart tangy flavor. This refreshing beverage was so easy to make. Thanks so much for sharing. Made for Summer 09 - Comfort Cafe

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From: Annacia

On Apr 2, 2009

Yummm, Spring is coming on (not fast enough!) and I wanted a preview of the good weather to come. This sure helped. Lovely, lemony sunshine in a glass. I have always greatly disliked the powdered imitation lemonade mixes. I was lucky enough to grow up in a time when real food was the rule and I hope that younger people will rediscover how superior it is. :D

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From: Lauralie41

On Jul 17, 2009

Wonderful lemonade that is so much better than the powdered mixes. I had some organic lemons that I juiced but didnt quite have 2 cups. Added some bottled lemon juice and had the perfect tart flavor for us. Do use fresh lemon juice if possible, so good! Thank you so much sweets for sharing your recipe! Made and reviewed for Comfort Cafe - Summer 2009.

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From: Sam #3

On Apr 3, 2009

This is soooo good! I love lemonade, but store bought is usually pure sugar. This brought the real tart to lemonade and I just loved it! I ended up needing 12 lemons to make 2 cups of juice, but they were kind of small. The amount of sugar was great! Thanks for a perfect recipe!

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