Description
Flag Day Fresh Lemonade is the quintessential summer refreshment, blending the tangy zest of freshly squeezed lemons with just the right amount of sweetness. Perfect for picnics, backyard barbecues, or simply enjoying on a sunny afternoon, this easy-to-make drink requires only five ingredients and delivers a burst of nostalgia with every sip. Its vibrant color and refreshing flavor will elevate any gathering, making it a must-try for those warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Juice the fresh lemons until you have 1 cup of lemon juice.
- In a pitcher, dissolve 1 cup of sugar in 1 cup of hot water to create a simple syrup.
- Combine the lemon juice with the sugar syrup in the pitcher and add 4 cups of cold water; stir well.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour or serve immediately over ice.
- Pour into glasses, garnish with mint leaves if desired, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg