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    Home » Dessert » Lemon Desserts

    Lemonade like Chick-Fil-A Makes

    Published: Feb 25, 2011 · Modified: Dec 17, 2022 by Jessica Fisher

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    Homemade lemonade tastes so much better than the frozen concentrate. This recipe is super simple and delicious.

    Lemonade like Chick-Fil-A Makes

    Lemonade is a huge favorite at our house. In fact, the other night, hubs requested a date night stop at Chick-fil-A for lemonade instead of the Peet’s coffee that he would normally indulge in.

    Thankfully, my dad has a Meyer lemon tree growing in his backyard so during lemon season, we get to drink lemonade to our heart’s content. I juice hundreds of lemons and freeze the juice for later. A delicious way to get your day’s supply of Vitamin C.

    Here’s our recipe for lemonade that matches (or beats!) Chick-Fil-A anyday.

    A pitcher of Lemonade on a table with lemons
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    Lemonade like Chick-Fil-A Makes

    Homemade lemonade tastes so much better than the frozen concentrate. This recipe is super simple and delicious, just like what chick-fil-a makes
    Prep Time5 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 310kcal
    Author: Jessica Fisher
    Cost: $3
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    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
    • 1 ½ cup granulated sugar
    • 5 cup water
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    Instructions

    • In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice and sugar. Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
    • Stir in the water. Chill until ready to serve.
    • Serve over crushed ice.

    Notes

    Promptly store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, for up to 4 days.
    Nutritional values are approximate and based on ¼ the recipe.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 77g | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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    My cookbook Best 100 Juices for Kids includes recipes for 100 juices, smoothies, slushies, popsicles, and sports ades, all with a healthier bent.

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    1. carol scrimshaw

      February 16, 2016 at 6:15 am

      I used honey to sweeten my lemonade. I also grated ginger which added a delicious flavor to my lemonade!

      Reply
    2. Melody

      February 06, 2016 at 9:30 am

      I made this this morning! It was so easy and tasty! I will never make a simple syrup again. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Jessica Fisher

        February 06, 2016 at 10:22 am

        Yay! So glad you liked it.

        Reply
    3. Erin

      August 03, 2014 at 1:33 pm

      Just made this with the organic lime juice from Costco. So good! My entire family was happy to drink it, even a little diluted, b/c it’s so dang hot out, I knew they need the extra water.

      Reply
      • Jessica Fisher

        August 06, 2014 at 9:33 am

        So glad to hear they enjoyed it — and that you found lime juice that didn’t break the bank. That stuff is pricey these days!

        Reply
    4. CJ

      August 27, 2013 at 4:40 pm

      I haven’t made lemonade in years, but recently our school librarian made the best concoction with lemonade and orange juice. She combined homemade lemonade, orange juice, an extra cup of sugar and an extra cup of water. It was awesome – not too tart and not too sweet!

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    5. Breeze

      July 24, 2013 at 8:02 am

      I make lemonade ALL THE TIME. But use less lemon & sugar. 2 lemons (squeezed really well) and 3/4 cup sugar make a full pitcher of lemonade. Sugar to taste really, I sometimes use less. If Meyer lemons (sweeter) probably 1/2 C.

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