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Fresh Lemonade
Infused with the bright flavor of lemon peels, this easy recipe for homemade lemonade is the best we've tried. Use it as the base for a host of summer drinks.
👥 4 Servings🔥 Cook: 5 min👤 Rick Martinez📖 bonappetit
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●saucepan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Simmer ½ cup sugar and ½ cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves. Let cool ⏱️ 5 minutes. Add the zest from 3 large lemons, removed in wide strips, and let steep ⏱️ 30 minutes.
The zest from 3 large lemons, removed in wide strips, plus ¾ cup fresh lemon juice
2
Strain lemon syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher; discard zest. Add ¾ cup fresh lemon juice and 3 cups of water; stir to combine. Divide lemonade among 4 tall glasses filled with ice; garnish with lemon slices. Do ahead: Lemon syrup can be made 3 days ahead; refrigerate after it comes to room temperature. Lemonade can be made 1 day ahead; keep refrigerated. Editor’s note: This fresh lemonade recipe was first printed in July 2015 as part of BA’s Best, a collection of our essential recipes. Head this way for more of our very best summer recipes →
Lemon slices (for serving)
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