Preparing homemade lemonade
Homemade lemonade is a classic, refreshing beverage made by combining freshly squeezed lemon juice with water and a sweetener like sugar or honey. Originating in the Middle East and popularized across Europe and the Americas, it's a simple drink celebrated for its bright, tart-sweet flavor. The basic recipe is incredibly versatile, allowing for endless variations with herbs, fruits, or different sweeteners.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Lemonade is primarily a source of carbohydrates from its added sugar, with negligible fat and protein. It provides a good amount of vitamin C from the fresh lemon juice and offers hydration, with a typical homemade serving containing roughly 100-120 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 112 kcal |
| Protein | 0.2 g |
| Carbs | 28.5 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Fiber | 0.1 g |
| Sugar | 26.5 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg |
| Potassium | 30 mg |
| Folate | 8 µg |
| Magnesium | 3 mg |
| Calcium | 6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 3 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.01 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, lemonade is a universal symbol of refreshment and entrepreneurial spirit, famously associated with childhood lemonade stands. Nutritionally, its high vitamin C content historically made it valuable for preventing scurvy among sailors, and the citric acid can aid in digestion.
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