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How many lemons to make lemonade — close-up of fresh lemons and juicer
Sophie Lane

How Many Lemons to Make Lemonade

A refreshing homemade lemonade recipe that shows you exactly how many lemons to make lemonade, with simple ratios for single glasses, pitchers, and gallons.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 glasses
Course: Drinks, Mocktails
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 medium lemons ripe
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or honey for natural sweetener
  • 5 cups cold water divided
  • 2 cups ice cubes optional
  • Lemon slices & mint sprigs for garnish

Equipment

  • Citrus juicer
  • Large pitcher
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

  1. Roll and juice the lemons until you have 1 cup (240 ml) of lemon juice.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water and sugar. Heat until sugar dissolves, then cool. (This is your simple syrup.)
  3. In a large pitcher, combine lemon juice, simple syrup, and 4 cups cold water. Stir well.
  4. Add ice cubes, garnish with lemon slices and mint sprigs, and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.2gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 124mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 28gCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

For stronger flavor: Use 10 lemons for extra tang.
For a lemonade gallon recipe: Use 30–35 lemons and quadruple the recipe.
Swap sugar with agave or honey for natural sweetness.
Add sparkling water for a fizzy lemonade twist.

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