Description
Enjoy the refreshing taste of Chick-fil-A Lemonade with this simple homemade recipe. Made with freshly squeezed lemon juice and just the right amount of sweetness, this drink is perfect for hot summer days or any time you crave a citrusy pick-me-up.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Lemonade:
- 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 6–8 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5 1/2 cups cold water
- Lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Lemonade: In a large pitcher, whisk together freshly squeezed lemon juice and sugar until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add Water: Add cold water and stir to combine.
- Adjust Flavor: Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon juice to preference.
- Chill: Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Serve: Serve over ice with lemon slices if desired.
Notes
- For the most authentic flavor, use hand-squeezed lemons and avoid bottled juice.
- You can also make a diet version by replacing the sugar with a sugar substitute like Splenda.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
