Trader Joes Lemonade Recipe

This sweet tart Trader Joes Lemonade Recipe is made with fresh lemons and granulated sugar and ready in 20 minutes. Pouring the vibrant yellow juice over a tall glass of ice instantly cools you down on a hot afternoon. I always keep a pitcher of this in my fridge during the summer.

Better Than Takeaway

I used to buy bottles of the French market lemonade every time I visited the store. The tartness was always spot on, but the trips became inconvenient.

Making it at home taught me the importance of a proper simple syrup. Stirring sugar straight into cold water leaves gritty crystals at the bottom of the glass.

Trader Joes Lemonade Recipe Ingredients

• 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 6 to 8 lemons)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water (for the simple syrup)
• 4 to 5 cups cold filtered water
• Lemon slices and ice for serving

How To Make Trader Joes Lemonade Recipe

1. Make the syrup: Combine the sugar and 1 cup of water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely, then let it cool.
2. Juice the lemons: Roll the lemons firmly on the counter before slicing them in half and squeezing out 1 cup of juice. Strain out any seeds but leave a little pulp.
3. Mix the lemonade: Pour the cooled simple syrup and fresh lemon juice into a large pitcher. Add the 4 to 5 cups of cold filtered water.
4. Chill and serve: Stir the mixture vigorously and place the pitcher in the fridge for at least an hour. Serve over ice with fresh lemon slices.

Recipe Tips

• Roll your lemons: Pressing down on the lemons before cutting helps break the membranes so they yield more juice.
• Adjust the water: Start with 4 cups of cold water and taste the mixture before adding the final cup to control the tartness.
• Strain the seeds: Use a fine mesh sieve to catch stray seeds while juicing to keep the drink smooth.

What To Serve With Lemonade

This tart drink cuts right through the richness of grilled burgers or smoked ribs at a backyard barbecue. It also pairs incredibly well with a light chicken salad sandwich for lunch.

How To Store

Keep the pitcher covered in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Give it a good stir before pouring since the lemon juice naturally settles at the bottom.

FAQs

• Can I use bottled lemon juice? Freshly squeezed juice provides the bright flavor you expect from this style of lemonade. Bottled juice often tastes flat and slightly bitter.
• Can I make this with a sugar substitute? Yes, you can use honey, agave, or a monk fruit sweetener. You will need to gently heat the honey or agave to help it blend into the cold water.
• Why is my lemonade bitter? Pressing too hard on the lemon rinds while juicing extracts bitter oils from the skin. Squeeze firmly but avoid crushing the white pith.

Nutrition

• Calories: 115 kcal
• Total Fat: 0g
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 5mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 30g
• Protein: 0g

Try More Recipes:

• Trader Joe’s Jalapeno Limeade Margarita Recipe
• Trader Joe’s Winter Wassail Cocktail Recipe
• Trader Joes Pumpkin Butter Uses Recipe

Trader Joes Lemonade Recipe

Recipe by Nate Collins

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

5

minutes

Total time

20

minutes

Sweet, tart, and incredibly refreshing, this Trader Joes Lemonade Recipe relies on fresh lemons and simple syrup and is ready in just 20 minutes. Mixing up a cold pitcher is an easy way to cool down during a summer barbecue.

Ingredients

• 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 6 to 8 lemons)

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1 cup water (for the simple syrup)

• 4 to 5 cups cold filtered water

• Lemon slices and ice for serving

Directions

• 1. Make the syrup: Combine the sugar and 1 cup of water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely, then let it cool.
• 2. Juice the lemons: Roll the lemons firmly on the counter before slicing them in half and squeezing out 1 cup of juice. Strain out any seeds but leave a little pulp.
• 3. Mix the lemonade: Pour the cooled simple syrup and fresh lemon juice into a large pitcher. Add the 4 to 5 cups of cold filtered water.
• 4. Chill and serve: Stir the mixture vigorously and place the pitcher in the fridge for at least an hour. Serve over ice with fresh lemon slices.