Never Bitter Lemonade

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The secret ingredient is salt, which removes any bitterness. Don't be tempted to use reconstituted lemon juice or to add the juice until the sugar water is completely chilled!

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Prep Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Cook Time:
2 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 12 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 6 cups water

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice

Directions

  1. In a pot combine water, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil and continue to boil for 2 minutes. Chill the sugar water for at least 60 minutes in the refrigerator.

  2. In a 2 quart pitcher mix cooled sugar water and lemon juice together. Pour over ice and serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

101 Calories
26g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 101
% Daily Value *
Sodium 37mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 26g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 0g 0%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 1mg 0%
Potassium 19mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.