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Limonata

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A refreshing, classic Italian lemonade made with freshly squeezed lemons and a simple syrup base for a perfectly balanced sweet and tart flavor.

Ready in 30 minutesVeganVegetarian
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15 minFrom prep to plate
Prep time10 min
Cook time5 min
Servings4 people
DifficultyEasy
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How to make it

5 steps. Take it one step at a time.

  1. Combine the sugar and 250ml of water

    In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and 250ml (1 cup) of water. Place over medium heat.

    5 min

  2. Stir frequently until the sugar is completely dissolved

    Stir frequently until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.

  3. While the syrup cools, juice the lemons

    While the syrup cools, juice the lemons. You should aim for about 250ml (1 cup) of fresh juice.

  4. Combine the lemon juice, the cooled simple syrup

    In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice, the cooled simple syrup, and the remaining 750ml (3 cups) of water. Stir well.

  5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes

    Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Serve in glasses over ice, garnished with lemon slices and fresh mint sprigs.

    30 min

A little kitchen wisdom

For the best flavor, use organic lemons and let the simple syrup cool completely before mixing to maintain the bright citrus aroma.

What you'll need

Small saucepanCitrus juicerLarge pitcherStirring spoon
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Make it ahead

Simple syrup can be made up to a week in advance and stored in the fridge.

Store & enjoy

Store in the refrigerator in a sealed pitcher. Shake or stir before serving as the juice may settle.

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Limonata
Step 1 of 5

Combine the sugar and 250ml of water

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and 250ml (1 cup) of water. Place over medium heat.

5 min