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Science Based Lemonade Recipe

Kyle E.
Scientifically proven by a six year old to be the best lemonade ever.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 12 4 oz servings
Calories 135 kcal

Equipment

  • Lemon Juicer
  • Cutting Board
  • Pitcher
  • measuring spoons
  • Liquid Measuring Cup

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup White Sugar
  • 1 cup Water
  • 6 Large Lemons
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • Ice for Serving

Instructions
 

  • Combine 1 cup sugar with 1 cup water in a saucepan. Heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved, shouldn't take long Set aside to cool.
    1 cup White Sugar, 1 cup Water
  • Juice the lemons by your preferred method. Roll them on the counter to increase juice yield.
    6 Large Lemons
  • Combine one cup of lemon juice with the simple syrup (around 1.5 cups). Stir to combine, and then dilute with three cups of water. Add the pinch of salt and stir again. Adjust with extra lemon juice or water to taste.
    1 pinch Salt, 1 cup Water
  • Add a bunch of ice and serve ice cold. The ice will dilute the lemonade further as it melts.
    Ice for Serving

Nutrition

Serving: 4ozCalories: 135kcalSodium: 35mgSugar: 33g
Keyword Drinks, Experiment, Lemonade, Summer
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