Citrus Lemonade

Quench your thirst with this vibrant Citrus Lemonade, the perfect blend of zesty lemons, sweet oranges, and a hint of tart lime. This refreshing drink comes together in just 15 minutes, combining freshly squeezed citrus juices, a touch of granulated sugar, and chilled water for a naturally flavorful and hydrating beverage. Serve it over ice and garnish with fragrant mint leaves for an extra burst of freshness, making it an ideal companion for sunny afternoons, picnics, or backyard gatherings. Bursting with natural vitamin C and vibrant flavors, this easy homemade Citrus Lemonade will take your classic lemonade recipe to the next level. Perfect for summer sipping or as a crowd-pleasing party drink!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

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Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

4 whole Lemons
2 whole Oranges
1 whole Lime
0.5 cups Granulated sugar
6 cups Water
2 cups Ice cubes
2 sprigs Fresh mint leaves (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Wash the lemons, oranges, and lime thoroughly under running water.

Step 2

Cut each lemon and orange in half and juice them using a citrus juicer. You should yield approximately 1 cup of lemon juice and 1/2 cup of orange juice.

Step 3

Juice the lime and add its juice to the mixture. This will enhance the tartness of your lemonade.

Step 4

Pour the citrus juices into a large pitcher.

Step 5

Add granulated sugar to the pitcher and stir until the sugar dissolves completely.

Step 6

Add 6 cups of cold water to the pitcher and stir well to combine.

Step 7

Fill serving glasses with 2-3 ice cubes each and pour the prepared citrus lemonade over the ice.

Step 8

Garnish each glass with a fresh mint sprig, if desired, and serve immediately.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2583g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	598.4

Total Fat 1.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 51.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 162.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.3g	0%
Total Sugars 129.2g
Protein 5.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 286.2mg	0%
Iron 2.3mg	0%
Potassium 832.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.6%

Protein: 3.2%

Carbs: 95.2%