Name: Hard Lemonade
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar (Granulated white sugar works best); 1 cup water (For making the simple syrup); 1 cup fresh lemon juice (From about 5-6 medium lemons); 1.5 cups vodka (80 proof recommended); 4 cups cold water (For dilution); 2 cups ice (For serving); 1 pc lemon (Sliced for garnish)

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Mike's Hard Lemonade rice, a tangy, energy-giving dish that's perfect for a quick, refreshing meal.

Nutrition per Serving

274

Calories

Protein

37g

Carbs

Fat

low-sodium low-fat low-calorie

Recipes in this Meal

1. Hard Lemonade

A perfectly balanced sweet and tart alcoholic beverage, this homemade hard lemonade is the ultimate refresher for summer gatherings. Made with fresh lemon juice, a simple sugar syrup, and smooth vodka, it's a crowd-pleasing cocktail that's incredibly easy to make.

Prep10 min

Cook5 min

Servings6

Serving size: 1 serving

274cal

0gprotein

37gcarbs

Ingredients

1 cup sugar (Granulated white sugar works best)
1 cup water (For making the simple syrup)
1 cup fresh lemon juice (From about 5-6 medium lemons)
1.5 cups vodka (80 proof recommended)
4 cups cold water (For dilution)
2 cups ice (For serving)
1 pc lemon (Sliced for garnish)

Instructions

1
Prepare the Simple Syrup
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and 1 cup of water.

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About Hard Lemonade

Mike's Hard Lemonade rice, a tangy, energy-giving dish that's perfect for a quick, refreshing meal.

This american dish is perfect for dinner. With 273.53 calories and 0.29g of protein per serving, it's a low-sodium, low-fat, low-calorie option for your meal plan.

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Place over medium heat and stir continuously until the sugar has completely dissolved. This should take about 3-5 minutes.

Do not let it boil. Once the sugar is dissolved, remove the saucepan from the heat and set it aside to cool completely to room temperature.

Juice the Lemons

While the simple syrup is cooling, wash and roll the lemons firmly on a countertop to help release more juice.
Cut the lemons in half and squeeze them to extract 1 cup of fresh juice. Strain the juice through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any pulp and seeds.

Mix the Hard Lemonade

In a large pitcher (at least 2 quarts/liters), combine the cooled simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, vodka, and 4 cups of cold water.
Stir thoroughly with a long spoon until all the liquids are well incorporated.

Chill and Serve

For the best flavor, cover the pitcher and chill the hard lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld together.
To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour the chilled hard lemonade over the ice.
Garnish each glass with a fresh lemon slice or wheel before serving.

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