Original Lemonade

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 3 lemons
  • 3 cups cold water
  • 1 drop food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix sugar and boiling water in a bowl and mix until all the sugar has dissolved. Set aside.
  2. Juice lemons into a separate bowl.
  3. Strain lemon juice into water and sugar mixture and stir.
  4. Pour mixture into a litre container (or similar) and fill with cold water (around 3 cups).
  5. Add food colouring and ice if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

80 kcal 4% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.1g 4% DV
Total Fat 0.7g 1% DV
Carbs 18.2g 7% DV
Fiber 2.2g 8% DV
Sugar 0.1g

Electrolytes

Sodium 22mg 1% DV
Potassium 279.3mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 9.7mg 11% DV
Calcium 44.5mg 3% DV
Iron 2.6mg 14% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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