Jul 14 2026

Sweetgreen Lemonade Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

A citrus classic

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Lemons

    Roll the lemons on a countertop with your palm to release the juices. Cut them in half and juice them using a citrus juicer or a manual juicer until you have about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.

  2. 2

    Make the Simple Syrup

    In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved. Once dissolved, remove from heat and let it cool.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the cooled simple syrup, and the remaining 3 cups of cold water. Stir well to combine.

  4. 4

    Serve with Ice

    Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the lemonade over the ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves for a refreshing touch.

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