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This Perfect Lemonade! Is there a more cool and refreshing drink when the weather warms up?! This lemonade has the perfect balance.

Perfect Lemonade in a glass pitcher with lemon slices and ice cubes.

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Perfect Lemonade

Happy Easter, y’all! I have a recipe I need to share with y’all for Spring and Summer – my Perfect Lemonade! Is there a more cool and refreshing drink when the weather warms up?! This lemonade had the perfect balance for sweet and tart. Serve it up at your next get-together!

This is my kiddos’ favorite summertime drink! Ok, and one of mine! I’m kinda particular when it comes to lemonade – I like the fresh squeezed stuff and nothing else. I rarely buy premade lemonade or instant powder mixes …. nah-uh. Not happening. In my opinion, the taste of fresh squeezed just cannot be beat!

My oldest son used to ask me what I do to my lemonade to make it taste so good …. y’all aren’t even gonna believe it. I add a pinch of salt to my lemonade!! It really makes that lemon flavor pop and just brightens the flavor of the drink. Seriously, you have to try it! You’ll never go back to regular ol’ lemonade again!

Perfect Lemonade in a glass with a lemon slice, ice cubes and a straw.
Perfect Lemonade in a glass pitcher, and a glass with lemon slices and ice cubes.

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4.56 from 25 votes
Servings: 6 servings

Perfect Lemonade

By Jamie Sherman
Is there a more cool and refreshing drink when the weather warms up?! This lemonade had the perfect balance for sweet and tart. Serve it up at your next get-together!
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
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Ingredients 

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 6 cups water
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ cup lemon juice, fresh-squeezed is preferred, but bottled works in a pinch!

Instructions 

  • Combine the sugar and water in a pot. Bring the mixture to a boil and stir well to ensure all of the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from the mixture from the heat and chill it for at least an hour in the refrigerator.
  • Once the mixture has cooled, combine the sugar-water mixture with a pinch of salt and lemon juice in a pitcher.
  • Serve with ice.

Notes

  • I think fresh-squeezed gives the best flavor, but the bottle is totally fine!

Nutrition

Calories: 133kcal, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 0.1g, Fat: 0.2g, Saturated Fat: 0.01g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002g, Sodium: 12mg, Potassium: 22mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 34g, Vitamin A: 1IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 9mg, Iron: 0.03mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Originally published on April 20, 2014. Updated on April 26, 2021.

Jamie

Jamie Sherman founded Love Bakes Good Cakes in February 2012. She is a self-taught home cook passionate about sharing easy, delicious, and family-friendly recipes. From comforting classics to irresistible desserts, I believe homemade food brings people together. Join me on my journey of creating and sharing meals that bring joy to every table!

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8 Comments

  1. LindaDiaz says:

    Great!

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  2. Susan@Organized31 says:

    My family will be relieved that I don't have to stick my foot in this lemonade! I can't wait to give it a try. Thanks for sharing at Inspire Us Thursday on Organized 31.

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  3. Joy says:

    I could go for a big glass of this right now. Thank you for sharing it with us at Treasure Box Tuesday- pinned and tweeted! ♥

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  4. Angela Paris says:

    Thank you so much for sharing this at the Cook it! Craft it! Share it! link party tonight – this looks so refreshing!

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  5. Creative Dream says:

    I love me some lemonade! I would love it if you joined and contribute your awesome posts at my link party at City of Creative Dreams on Fridays 😀 Hope to see you there at City of Creative Dreams Link Party

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  6. NewMrsAdventures says:

    This looks delicious! I would love for you to share this recipe and any others at my Tasty Tuesday recipe link up here!

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  7. Melissa @ My Recent Favorite Books says:

    The Lemonade sounds delicious!

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  8. Cynthia Landrie says:

    This lemonade looks so refreshing! Perfect for those hot summer days. Thanks for sharing at the In and Out of the Kitchen Link Party!

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