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My Mom's Meyer Lemonade
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4.73 from 11 votes

My Mom's Meyer Lemonade Recipe

During citrus season, recipes with Meyer lemons are divine, and my mom's lemonade recipe is no exception. This easy-to-make Meyer lemonade recipe is fresh, refreshing, sweet, tangy and oh-so-delicious.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: summer drinks
Servings: 4
Calories: 123kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups Meyer lemon juice
  • dash of salt

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, heat the sugar with the water until it's dissolved. Remove from the stove and pour it into a large pitcher.
  • Add the lemon juice and a bit of salt. Stir to blend.
  • Once the lemonade has cooled to room temperature, place it in the refrigerator.
  • Serve chilled over ice.

Notes

Meyer lemons are thought to be a cross between a standard lemon and an orange. They have smoother, thinner skin, a wonderful tangy aroma and are also sweeter and less acidic than most other lemons.

Nutrition

Calories: 123kcal