Lemonade Concentrate

Quench your thirst with this homemade Lemonade Concentrate recipe—a citrusy blend of freshly squeezed lemons, sweetened with a perfectly balanced simple syrup. In just 20 minutes, you can create a zesty concentrate that's as versatile as it is refreshing. Made with only three ingredients—juicy lemons, granulated sugar, and water—this concentrate is a convenient make-ahead option, offering up to a week of refrigeration or three months of freezer storage. Simply dilute with water or sparkling water for a personalized level of tartness and sweetness, and elevate it with garnishes like lemon slices or fresh mint. Perfect for summer sipping or as a base for creative mocktails and cocktails, this easy lemonade concentrate is sure to be your go-to drink recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 8 pieces Fresh lemons
• 2 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the lemons thoroughly to remove any dirt or wax coating.

Step 2

Using a citrus juicer, extract the juice from all 8 lemons, ensuring you remove any seeds. You should have approximately 1 to 1.5 cups of fresh lemon juice. Set the juice aside.

Step 3

In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups of granulated sugar and 1 cup of water.

Step 4

Place the saucepan on medium heat and stir until the sugar completely dissolves to form a simple syrup. This should take about 3-5 minutes. Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the syrup to cool slightly.

Step 5

Once the syrup is cool, mix it with the freshly squeezed lemon juice in a medium-sized bowl or pitcher.

Step 6

Pour the lemonade concentrate into a clean, airtight container or jar and refrigerate. The concentrate can be stored in the fridge for up to 7 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Step 7

To serve, mix 1 part concentrate with 2-3 parts cold water or sparkling water, adjusting to your taste preference. Add ice and optional garnishes such as lemon slices or fresh mint.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1104g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1658.4

Total Fat 1.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 16.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 443.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.0g	0%
Total Sugars 411.6g
Protein 5.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 135.0mg	0%
Iron 2.8mg	0%
Potassium 640.3mg	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: 0.7%

Protein: 1.1%

Carbs: 98.2%