Minute Maid Lemonade Recipe
Make Minute Maid Lemonade Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Simple Lemonade Base
Optional Finish & Garnish
Method
Simple Lemonade Base
Make lemon juice
Roll lemons on the counter to soften, cut in half and juice until you have 1 cup of fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 medium lemons). Strain seeds and excess pulp through a fine mesh sieve if you prefer a clear lemonade.
Dissolve sugar
In a small heatproof bowl or measuring cup, combine 3 tablespoons granulated sugar with 1/4 cup warm water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved to make a simple syrup-like mixture. This ensures no graininess in the lemonade.
Combine and dilute
In a 2-quart pitcher, pour the fresh lemon juice and the dissolved sugar mixture. Add 3.5 cups cold water and stir thoroughly. Taste and adjust: for sweeter lemonade add up to 1 tablespoon more sugar (dissolve first), for tarter add up to 1/4 cup more water or more lemon juice if desired.
Chill
Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes to blend flavors. If you're serving immediately, add plenty of ice to chill quickly (see optional finish).