Homemade Lemonade
You can’t beat a cool, refreshing glass of lemonade on a hot summer’s day. Simple to make and only 35 calories per glass, there's no need to pop to the shops with this slimming-friendly thirst quencher!
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories35
- Carbs15g
- Protein1g
- Fat0.5g
- Saturates0g
- Sugars3.1g
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We love how easy it is to make this fresh Homemade Lemonade recipe! We’ve used a small handful of simple ingredients, so you get all the refreshing, citrus flavours you’re after, without any faff. Plus, you won’t find any of the high sugar content and calories you can sometimes get in shop-bought lemonades.
Planning a summer BBQ? This thirst quencher is as convenient as it is refreshing. You can rustle up a batch and keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days, so you’ll have plenty to pour over a long weekend. You can even store the lemon syrup in an ice cube tray in your freezer – all that’s left to do is add water when you’re ready for a cold, zesty beverage!
Indoors or out, the classic, lemony flavours will be a winner with the whole family. You can always serve it up as a soft drink option alongside a few different slimming-friendly tipples if you’re hosting a get-together with friends. How about a fruity Strawberry Daiquiri or a bubbly Elderflower Gin Fizz?
What diets is this Homemade Lemonade suitable for?
This Homemade Lemonade recipe is suitable for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free diets.
Please make sure to double or triple check all of your ingredients if you’re cooking for people with allergies.
Do you need any special ingredients to make Homemade Lemonade?
Our Homemade Lemonade is made up of a handful of easy-to-find ingredients.
You will want to mix your lemon syrup in a durable, heatproof jug and use a non-reactive saucepan. Avoid using aluminium, unlined copper or tin cookware, as it may react with the acid from the lemon juice.
When you’re straining your juice, make sure you use a nylon sieve rather than a metal one!
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A non-stick saucepan is best for this recipe due to the acidic lemon juices.
You can freeze the lemon syrup in small portions in ice cube trays to defrost later. All you’ll need to do is add water!
How many calories are in this Homemade Lemonade?
There are 35 calories per portion in this Homemade Lemonade, which means it falls into our Everyday Light category.
To cut down the amount of calories even more, you can simply halve the portion size and serve with a healthy accompaniment!
This Homemade Lemonade is perfect if you’re following a calorie-controlled diet, and fits well with any one of the major diet plans such as Weight Watchers.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight then you might want to adjust these slightly! You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Step 1
Cut thin slices of lemon peel from the whole of each lemon using a vegetable peeler or small sharp knife. You only need the yellow part, not any white pith as this will make the lemonade bitter.
Step 2
Place the lemon peel in a small non-reactive saucepan. This is a saucepan that’s made from a material that won’t react with the acidic lemon juice. A non-stick saucepan would be ideal, and avoid pans that are made from aluminium, unlined copper or tin.
Step 3
Pour in 200ml cold water to cover the lemon peel and place on a low heat. Gently simmer for 10 minutes to infuse the water with the flavour and colour of the lemon peel.
Step 4
Remove from the heat and strain into a heatproof jug, discarding the lemon peel. Stir in the sweetener and stir until dissolved. Leave the lemon syrup to cool.
Step 5
Squeeze the juice from the lemons and strain into the jug using a nylon sieve (metal sieves may react with the lemon juice).
Step 6
Make up to 1 litre with cold water and stir. Chill if wished, and serve in glasses with ice, lemon slices and mint sprigs (optional).
What could I serve with this Homemade Lemonade?
This refreshing, zesty Homemade Lemonade really is perfect for any occasion. Why not serve up a jugful as a soft drink option alongside these tasty tipples?
How long can you keep Homemade Lemonade in the fridge?
The great thing about this recipe is you can make it and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days. Perfect for a long, sunny weekend!
Can I freeze Homemade Lemonade?
You can freeze the lemon syrup and keep it in the freezer until you’re ready. Just top it up with water when you’re ready to drink!
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Homemade Lemonade
You can’t beat a cool, refreshing glass of lemonade. There's no need to pop to the shops with this slimming-friendly thirst quencher!
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Prep Time
10 MINS
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Cook Time
10 MINS
- KCals 35
- Carbs 15G
Instructions
- Cut thin slices of lemon peel from the whole of each lemon using a vegetable peeler or small sharp knife. You only need the yellow part, not any white pith as this will make the lemonade bitter.
- Place the lemon peel in a small non-reactive saucepan. This is a saucepan that's made from a material that won't react with the acidic lemon juice. A non-stick saucepan would be ideal, and avoid pans that are made from aluminium, unlined copper or tin.
- Pour in 200ml cold water to cover the lemon peel and place on a low heat. Gently simmer for 10 minutes to infuse the water with the flavour and colour of the lemon peel.
- Remove from the heat and strain into a heatproof jug, discarding the lemon peel. Stir in the sweetener and stir until dissolved. Leave the lemon syrup to cool.
- Squeeze the juice from the lemons and strain into the jug using a nylon sieve (metal sieves may react with the lemon juice).
- Make up to 1 litre with cold water and stir. Chill if wished, and serve in glasses with ice, lemon slices and mint sprigs (optional).
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