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Tall glass of pale yellow copycat lemonade with ice cubes and condensation on a wooden table

Copycat Lemonade

Make a Chick Fil A lemonade recipe with fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and cold water for a sweet-tart refreshing drink.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Fresh lemon juice, from about 6 lemons
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 cup Water, for simple syrup
  • 6 cup Cold water
  • 2 cup Ice cubes

Method
 

  1. Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. Remove the simple syrup from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
  3. Pour the fresh lemon juice into a large pitcher.
  4. Add the cooled simple syrup and 6 cups cold water to the pitcher and stir until well combined.
  5. Serve over ice and adjust sweetness by adding more water or simple syrup if needed.