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Brown Sugar Lemonade: A Refreshingly Sweet Delight!

Brown Sugar Lemonade is a refreshingly sweet drink made with brown sugar and fresh lemon juice, perfect for hot days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice about 4-6 lemons
  • 4 cups cold water
  • Ice cubes
  • Lemon slices for garnish
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of water and 1 cup of brown sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
  2. In a large pitcher, combine the cooled brown sugar syrup with 1 cup of fresh lemon juice. Stir well to mix.
  3. Add 4 cups of cold water to the pitcher and stir until everything is well combined.
  4. Taste the lemonade and adjust the sweetness by adding more water or lemon juice if desired.
  5. Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  6. Serve over ice cubes and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSugar: 30g

Notes

  • To enhance the flavor, consider adding a splash of sparkling water for a fizzy twist.
  • For a fruity variation, muddle some berries (like strawberries or raspberries) at the bottom of the pitcher before adding the lemonade mixture.

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