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Patriotic Lemonade

This Patriotic lemonade is traditional lemonade sweetened with simple syrup and full of fresh fruit. A refreshing, kid-friendly drink that’s perfect for hot summer days and holiday gatherings.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fourth of july lemonade, homemade lemonade, homemade lemonade with oranges, orange and lemonade, patriotic lemonade, summertime lemonade
Servings: 10 servings
Author: Brandy O'Neill - Nutmeg Nanny

Equipment

Ingredients

For simple syrup

For lemonade

  • 1-1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 6 cup water
  • 2 pears peeled and chopped
  • 1 mini watermelon peeled, sliced and cut into star shapes
  • 3/4 cup fresh blueberries

Instructions

For simple syrup:

  • In a small pot add sugar and water.
  • Bring to a boil, stir, and once the sugar is dissolved remove from heat and set aside to cool.

For lemonade:

  • In a large pitcher add lemon juice, orange juice, water, and fruit.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Add simple syrup to taste. For a sweeter lemonade, you may want to add all the syrup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 94g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 9mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 88g