Description
Sweet southern charm meets refreshing Chick-fil-A lemonade in this simple homemade copycat recipe. Perfectly balanced citrus notes and sugary goodness create a classic summer drink that cools and delights you with each sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 6–8 lemons)
- 5 cups cold water
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup granulated sugar
Serving:
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Extract fresh lemon juice using a citrus juicer or manual squeezing method until measuring exactly 1 cup.
- Pour warm water into a large pitcher and incorporate sugar, stirring vigorously until crystals completely dissolve into a smooth syrup.
- Combine fresh lemon juice with remaining cold water in the sugar-infused pitcher, mixing thoroughly to create a balanced, refreshing beverage.
- Evaluate the drink’s sweetness level, gradually adding additional sugar if desired to achieve perfect flavor harmony.
- Refrigerate the lemonade for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing ingredients to meld and liquid to become thoroughly chilled.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the cold lemonade, creating a crisp, invigorating summer drink ready for immediate enjoyment.
Notes
- Swap sugar with honey or agave for a healthier alternative that adds unique flavor complexity.
- Use Meyer lemons for a sweeter, less tart profile that elevates the traditional lemonade taste.
- Roll lemons on the counter before juicing to maximize juice extraction and get more liquid from each fruit.
- Fresh juice makes a significant difference compared to bottled lemon juice, so always squeeze lemons manually for the best homemade lemonade experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Mocktails
- Method: Juicing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 60 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg