Description
This naturally sweetened Maple Lemonade is a refreshing twist on the classic summer drink. Made with just three simple ingredients—fresh lemon juice, cold water, and pure maple syrup—it delivers a mellow caramel note that balances the tartness perfectly. No cooking required and endlessly customizable, it’s your go-to backyard refresher in five minutes flat.
Ingredients
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½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
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4 cups cold water
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½ cup pure maple syrup (Grade A or B)
Instructions
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Prep the pitcher: Fill a 2-quart glass pitcher halfway with ice cubes.
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Juice & strain: Squeeze the lemons and strain to remove any seeds.
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Mix: Pour the lemon juice and cold water into the pitcher over the ice. Add the maple syrup.
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Stir: Use a long spoon to stir thoroughly until the syrup is fully dissolved.
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Serve: Pour into glasses over fresh ice and garnish with a lemon wheel or mint sprig if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 8 oz)
- Calories: 90 per serving
- Sugar: 21g
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Protein: 0g