Lemonade
Source: Cooking Up Fun -- A Pyramid of Snacks Cornell Cooperative Extension Division of Nutritional Sciences
Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.
A fresh, single serving of lemonade that is perfect for a hot summer day. Only one lemon is needed for this recipe. Enjoy!
- Makes
- 1 serving
Ingredients
- 1 lemon
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Cut lemon in half crosswise.
- Place lemon half on juicer. Push and twist to squeeze out the juice.
- Pour juice into glass. Add about 3/4 cup water.
- Add sugar, stirring to mix ingredients.
- Squeeze one-half each lemon and lime.
- Squeeze one-half each lemon and orange.
- Add 1/4 cup apple juice concentrate and leave out the sugar.
- Use 1/4 cup seltzer water and 1/2 cup water.
Notes
Learn more about: Lemons Limes Oranges
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