Description
This homemade Chick-fil-A Lemonade recipe captures the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. Enjoy a refreshing glass of this classic beverage on a hot summer day.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Lemonade:
- 1 ½ cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 6–8 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5 ½ cups cold water
Optional Garnish:
- Lemon slices for garnish
- Ice for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Lemonade: In a large pitcher, whisk together the lemon juice and sugar until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cold water and stir to combine. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
- Chill and Serve: Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve over ice with lemon slices if desired.
Notes
- For an even more authentic taste, use freshly squeezed lemon juice only—avoid bottled.
- You can also make a diet version by using a sugar substitute like Splenda.
- This recipe mimics the original Chick-fil-A lemonade’s sweet and tart balance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
