Best 20 Lemonade Recipes

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Lemonade is a refreshing beverage that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is made with lemons, water, and sugar, and can be customized to taste by adding other ingredients such as ginger, mint, or berries. Lemonade is a good source of vitamin C, which is important for a healthy immune system. It can also help to hydrate the body and quench thirst on a hot day. Whether you are looking for a classic recipe or something a little more unique, there is sure to be a lemonade recipe that you will love.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

OLD-FASHIONED LEMONADE



Old-Fashioned Lemonade image

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

6 lemons
1 cup white sugar
6 cups cold water

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)



LEMONADE (FROM BOTTLED LEMON JUICE) image

Categories     Fruit

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 1/2 cups water
1 cup lemon juice
1 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Mix together.

OLD-FASHIONED PINK LEMONADE



Old-Fashioned Pink Lemonade image

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

2 cups white sugar
9 cups water
2 cups fresh lemon juice
1 cup cranberry juice, chilled

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

BEST STRAWBERRY LEMONADE EVER



Best Strawberry Lemonade Ever image

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

12 fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
¼ cup white sugar
7 cups water, divided
¾ cup white sugar
1 cup lemon juice
2 cups ice cubes

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

PERFECT LEMONADE (REAL LEMONS AND SUGAR)



Perfect Lemonade (Real Lemons and Sugar) image

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

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 cup lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
3 -4 cups cold water

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.

EASY LEMONADE



Easy Lemonade image

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

¾ cup fresh lemon juice
2 quarts water
½ cup white sugar

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

ALL NATURAL STRAWBERRY LEMONADE



All Natural Strawberry Lemonade image

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

8 large strawberries, halved
2 tablespoons white sugar
7 cups water, divided
1 cup white sugar
2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice

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

FRESH-SQUEEZED LEMONADE BY THE GLASS



Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade by the Glass image

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

2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
1/4 cup hot water
3 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice (from 1 medium-to-large lemon)
3/4 cup cold water
Ice

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

FRESH LEMONADE



Fresh Lemonade image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     beverage

Time 5m

Yield 1 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (5 to 6 lemons)
1/2 to 3/4 cup superfine sugar, to taste
1 cup crushed ice
4 cups water

Steps:

  • Place all the ingredients in a blender and process until completely smooth. Serve over ice.

EASY STRAWBERRY LEMONADE FREEZER PIE



Easy Strawberry Lemonade Freezer Pie image

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

1 container (23.2 ounces) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed (2-1/2 cups thawed)
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant lemon pudding mix
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)
Optional: Additional whipped topping and fresh strawberries

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.

QUICK LEMONADE OR LIMEADE



Quick Lemonade or Limeade image

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

1 cup sugar
1 cup lemon juice or 1 cup lime juice
ice cube
5 cups water

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



Lemonade Icebox Pie image

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

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup thawed lemonade concentrate
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Yellow food coloring, optional
1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)

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



Strawberry Lemonade image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     beverage

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 to 14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 pints strawberries, hulled and halved
3 cups sugar, plus more if needed
2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 8 to 10 lemons)

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



Lemonade Iced Tea image

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

3 quarts water
9 tea bags
3/4 to 1-1/4 cups sugar
1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
Lemon slices, optional

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.

SPARKLING LEMONADE



Sparkling Lemonade image

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

3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup lemon zest strips (about 1-1/2 lemons)
3/4 cup lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
1 cup club soda, chilled

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



State Fair Lemonade image

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

6 lemons
1 ¼ cups white sugar
5 cups cold water

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

STRAWBERRY LEMONADE POKE CAKE



Strawberry Lemonade Poke Cake image

A simple recipe with flavors that pop. Top cake with fresh whole or sliced strawberries just before serving.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Strawberry Cake Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
1 (15.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix (such as Duncan Hines® Lemon Supreme)
2 ¼ cups water, divided
3 large eggs
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 (3 ounce) package strawberry-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O®)
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant lemon pudding mix
½ cup milk
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (Cool Whip®), thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Combine cake mix, 1 cup water, eggs, vegetable oil, lemon zest, and juice in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until moistened. Increase speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 21 to 26 minutes.
  • Bring 1 cup water to a boil. Pour in strawberry gelatin mix and stir until dissolved. Mix in 1/4 cup cold water.
  • Use a fork to poke holes all over the cake. Pour gelatin mixture all over the cake. Refrigerate until completely cool, at least 1 hour.
  • Combine lemon pudding mix and milk until slightly thickened. Fold in whipped topping. Top cake with the pudding mixture. Keep refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.4 calories, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Cholesterol 42.5 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 313.7 mg, Sugar 18.4 g

PINK LEMONADE



Pink Lemonade image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     beverage

Time 10m

Yield 1.5 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (5 to 6 lemons)
1/2 to 3/4 cup superfine sugar, to taste
1 cup crushed ice
4 cups water
2 teaspoons grenadine
6 maraschino cherries

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.

RASPBERRY LEMONADE FREEZER PIE



Raspberry Lemonade Freezer Pie image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

30 lemon creme cookies
6 tablespoons salted butter, melted
1 cup raspberries
3 tablespoons sugar
One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
One 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
One 3.4-ounce package instant lemon pudding mix
1/4 cup frozen pink lemonade concentrate, thawed
2 lemons, zested
2 drops red food coloring
1/4 cup fresh raspberries
Lemon zest twists, for garnish
Whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • For the crust: Place the cookies into the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Process the until the cookies become fine crumbs. Add the butter and pulse to combine. Press into an 11-by-2 1/2-inch springform pan and chill in the fridge while you make the filling.
  • For the filling: Meanwhile, place the raspberries in a bowl. Smash the raspberries using the back of a fork, then sprinkle with the sugar and set aside.
  • Combine the sweetened condensed milk, cream cheese and pudding mix in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Mix on low until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the lemonade, lemon zest and food coloring and whip on medium-high until thick and fully combined, 2 to 3 minutes. Fold in the macerated raspberries until completely combined.
  • Pour into the chilled crust and spread evenly. Freeze for at least 2 hours. (At this point, you can wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.)
  • To serve: Remove from freezer and allow to thaw slightly, 5 to 7 minutes. Garnish each slice with fresh raspberries, a lemon zest twist and a little whipped cream.

VINTAGE LEMONADE



Vintage Lemonade image

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

5 lemons
1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 ¼ quarts water

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 acidic than regular lemons, making them a good choice for lemonade. If you're using regular lemons, you may want to add a little more sugar or honey to taste.
  • Use cold water: Cold water helps to extract the most flavor from the lemons. If you're using sparkling water, make sure it's chilled before adding it to the lemonade.
  • Add sugar or honey to taste: The amount of sugar or honey you add will depend on your personal preference. If you're using a sweeter type of lemon, you may not need to add as much.
  • Let the lemonade chill: Chilling the lemonade before serving allows the flavors to blend and mellow. You can also add ice cubes or frozen fruit to the lemonade for a refreshing twist.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs or fruit: A sprig of mint or a slice of lemon or lime can add a pop of color and flavor to your lemonade.

Conclusion:

With its refreshing taste and versatility, lemonade is a summertime classic that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. These recipes provide a variety of ways to make lemonade, from classic to unique and flavorful. Whether you're looking for a simple thirst-quencher or a creative twist on a traditional favorite, these recipes have something for everyone. So next time you're in need of a refreshing drink, give one of these lemonade recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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