Homemade Lemonade
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A simple, easy, and refreshing summer beverage. You can mix it up that day or make some a few weeks ahead for an important event. You can double or triple this recipe if you need more than one gallon.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 3 hours hrs
Total Time 3 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
- 3 lemons
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- Water to fill a gallon
Wash lemons with cool water
Slice one edge off the lemons
Squeeze lemons into container
Slice the lemons and put into container
Add sugar
Place mixture into freezer zip lock bags and freeze until ready to use OR add enough water to make a gallon
Three hours before serving, put the lemon/sugar mixture in a pitcher and add enough water/ice to make a gallon
Do not leave the lemon slices in the water for more than 3-4 hours or they will get mushy.