Real Lemonade for Lemonade Stand

Uses real lemon juice to create a lemonade that is easy to make in bulk for a lemonade stand. You can prep the syrup the night before so it's ready.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Combine 4 cups of sugar and 4 cups of water in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Stir just until the sugar is completely dissolved and the liquid becomes clear (do not boil for too long, or it will caramelize).

Step 3

Remove from heat and let it cool.

Step 4

Slice up 2 lemons and put them in the fridge.

Step 5

Combine 2 cups of pure lemon juice, 2 cups of your prepared syrup and 12 cups of water into a pitcher, preferably one with a spout to make it easier for kids to serve mess free.

Step 6

Let the kids taste-test the mixture to ensure the sweet-to-tart balance is just right and make adjustments as necessary. You may need to add more syrup or more lemon juice based on your preferences.

Step 7

Add some ice to the pitcher (not too much or it will get watered down as it melts) and float some lemon slices on top.

Step 8

Depending on how much evaporates during the boiling process and how much you end up using in Step 5, you might have enough syrup for a pitcher refill. If not, you might want to make a second batch so you're ready.

Step 9

Keep a cooler handy with ice that you can add to the cups during the serving process.