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A pitcher of classic lemonade

Classic Lemonade Recipe

Contributor: Lyndsay Burginger

Sour and sweet, this lemonade is complete! Break out your sunglasses and a floppy sunhat to enjoy this classic lemonade.

  • Author: Lyndsay Burginger
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 quarts 1x
  • Category: Drink
  • Method: Mix
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup sugar
  • 5 cups water, divided
  • 1 cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup ice

Instructions

  1. In a medium sauce pan mix together sugar and 1 cup of water and heat over medium until sugar is dissolved and simmers, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
  2. In large 2-quart pitcher combine remaining water and lemon juice. Stir in syrup and add ice. Serve cold.

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