Chick-fil-A Lemonade
This refreshing Chick-fil-A Lemonade recipe uses just three simple ingredients: fresh Sunkist lemon juice, pure cane sugar, and filtered water. With precise measurements and the right preparation technique, you can recreate the signature taste of this beloved drink right at home.
Equipment
- Juicer
- Pitcher
- Strainer
Ingredients
Lemon Juice
- 8-10 lemons Sunkist lemons freshly squeezed
Sugar
- 1 cup pure cane sugar heaping
Water
- 4 cups cold filtered water
- 2 cups ice optional, for chilling
Instructions
- Squeeze the fresh Sunkist lemons to obtain 1½ cups of lemon juice. Strain the juice to remove seeds and excess pulp.
- In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice with 1 heaping cup of pure cane sugar. Stir until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Add 4 cups of cold filtered water to the mixture and stir well to combine.
- If you prefer chilled lemonade, add 2 cups of ice to the pitcher or place it in the refrigerator until cold.
Notes
This lemonade stays fresh for 5-7 days when covered and stored in the refrigerator. For a diet-friendly version, substitute the sugar with Splenda and follow the same process.