Old Fashioned Homemade Lemonade Concentrate
Bring summer’s nostalgia to your glass with this Old Fashioned Homemade Lemonade Concentrate, a timeless recipe that's bursting with the zesty freshness of ten large lemons. Perfect for warm days or anytime you crave a burst of sunny citrus flavor, this concentrate combines freshly squeezed lemon juice with a silky homemade simple syrup made from just sugar and water. Ready in under 20 minutes, it’s as simple as it is versatile—store it in the fridge for up to a week or freeze portions for up to three months. Easily customize your drink by diluting the concentrate to your desired tartness, and elevate your servings with a garnish of lemon slices or a sprig of mint. Ideal for summer parties or everyday refreshment, this classic lemonade concentrate is your go-to recipe for crisp, homemade flavor like no other.
Try SnapCalorie's FREE AI assisted nutrition tracking free in the App store or on Android.
Scan with your phone to download!
Ingredients
- 10 large Fresh lemons
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Water
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the lemons thoroughly to remove any dirt or wax.
Step 2
Roll each lemon on the countertop with your palm to loosen the juices inside.
Step 3
Juice the lemons using a citrus juicer, straining out any seeds, until you have approximately 2 cups of fresh lemon juice. Set aside.
Step 4
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar and water to make a simple syrup.
Step 5
Stir the sugar and water constantly until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Step 6
Combine the fresh lemon juice and simple syrup in a large mixing bowl or pitcher. Mix well to create the lemonade concentrate.
Step 7
Pour the concentrate into an airtight container or jar for storage. It can be refrigerated for up to 1 week or frozen in portions for up to 3 months.
Step 8
To serve, mix 1 part lemonade concentrate with 2-3 parts cold water, depending on your desired sweetness and tartness. Add ice and garnish with lemon slices or mint leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1640g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1813.8 |
| Total Fat 3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 27.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 493.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 28g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 425g | |
| Protein 11g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 274.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1380mg | 0% |
Source of Calories