Copycat Chick-fil-A Lemonade
Bright, sweet, and tangy, this homemade lemonade is made with real lemon juice and simple syrup. It makes a full pitcher in ten minutes, with a frosted version in the notes.
Ingredients
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- 1
Stir the sugar into the hot water until fully dissolved to make a simple syrup. Let it cool for 5 minutes.
- 2
Roll the lemons firmly on the counter before cutting. This helps release more juice. Juice them and strain out the seeds to measure 1 cup.
- 3
Pour the syrup, lemon juice, and cold water into a large pitcher and stir well.
- 4
Taste. Add 1 to 2 tbsp more sugar for sweeter lemonade or a splash more water for a milder one.
- 5
Chill for 30 minutes, then serve over ice with lemon slices.
👨🍳 Chef Notes & Tips
Always use fresh lemon juice since bottled versions taste flat. Make the syrup first so the sugar does not leave a gritty bottom. Keeps 4 days in the fridge, so stir before pouring. For Frosted Lemonade, blend 1 cup lemonade, 1 cup vanilla ice cream, and 1 cup ice until thick.
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