Mohamed Shili This delicious lemonade recipe by Paula Deen is the perfect refreshing drink for hot days! Quick, simple, and made with everyday ingredients, it blends tangy fresh lemon juice with just the right amount of sweetness. Customize it with a sprig of mint or lemon slices for an extra touch of summer elegance.
Recipe Ingredients:
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 gallon cold water
- 1 sliced lemon
- for garnish sprig mint
How To Make Lemonade Recipe?
- Dissolve the sugar: Combine 240ml / 1 cup hot water and 400g / 2 cups sugar in a 1-gallon container. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add lemon juice and water: Pour in 480ml / 2 cups fresh lemon juice and top up with 3.8L / 1 gallon cold water. Stir well to mix thoroughly.
- Serve over ice: Fill a glass with ice, pour the lemonade over it, and give it a quick stir.
- Garnish: Squeeze a slice of lemon on top and garnish with a sprig of mint.
Recipe Tips:
- Dissolve the sugar completely: Use hot water to dissolve the sugar fully before adding the lemon juice and cold water. This ensures your lemonade is smooth and free from gritty texture.
- Use fresh lemon juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice makes a big difference in flavor compared to bottled juice. It’s worth the extra effort for that authentic taste!
- Adjust sweetness to taste: Start with the recommended sugar, but if you prefer your lemonade sweeter or tangier, taste and adjust as needed by adding more sugar or lemon juice.
- Chill before serving: Let the lemonade chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour to allow the flavors to blend beautifully.
- Garnish just before serving: Add lemon slices and mint right before serving to keep them looking fresh and vibrant in your glass.
How To Store Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: Let the leftover lemonade cool to room temperature first. Then, transfer it to a sealed pitcher or airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: Lemonade can be frozen by pouring it into freezer-safe containers, leaving some space for expansion. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and stir well before serving.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 99
- Total Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.015g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 5mg
- Potassium: 37mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 25.87g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 24.73g
- Protein: 0.17g
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Paula Deen Lemonade
Description
This delicious lemonade recipe by Paula Deen is the perfect refreshing drink for hot days! Quick, simple, and made with everyday ingredients, it blends tangy fresh lemon juice with just the right amount of sweetness. Customize it with a sprig of mint or lemon slices for an extra touch of summer elegance.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Dissolve the sugar: Combine 240ml / 1 cup hot water and 400g / 2 cups sugar in a 1-gallon container. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add lemon juice and water: Pour in 480ml / 2 cups fresh lemon juice and top up with 3.8L / 1 gallon cold water. Stir well to mix thoroughly.
- Serve over ice: Fill a glass with ice, pour the lemonade over it, and give it a quick stir.
- Garnish: Squeeze a slice of lemon on top and garnish with a sprig of mint.
Notes
- Dissolve the sugar completely: Use hot water to dissolve the sugar fully before adding the lemon juice and cold water. This ensures your lemonade is smooth and free from gritty texture.
- Use fresh lemon juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice makes a big difference in flavor compared to bottled juice. It’s worth the extra effort for that authentic taste!
- Adjust sweetness to taste: Start with the recommended sugar, but if you prefer your lemonade sweeter or tangier, taste and adjust as needed by adding more sugar or lemon juice.
- Chill before serving: Let the lemonade chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour to allow the flavors to blend beautifully.
- Garnish just before serving: Add lemon slices and mint right before serving to keep them looking fresh and vibrant in your glass.
Paula Deen Lemonade
