Description
Elevate your graduation celebration with a vibrant Graduation Lemonade Bar. This interactive drink station allows guests to customize their refreshing beverages using freshly squeezed lemon juice, seasonal fruits, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for warm gatherings, this lemonade is not just a thirst-quencher; it’s a delightful centerpiece that enhances the festive atmosphere of your event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6 large lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups filtered water (2 cups hot, 2 cups cold)
- Fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup seasonal fruits (like strawberries or blueberries)
Instructions
- Juice the lemons to obtain about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice, straining out seeds and pulp.
- In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of sugar with 1 cup of hot water until dissolved. Let it cool.
- In a large pitcher, combine the strained lemon juice, 4 cups of cold water, and the cooled simple syrup. Stir well and adjust sweetness if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
- Serve over ice in glasses garnished with mint leaves and sliced fruits.
- Set up a lemonade bar with additional garnishes for guests to personalize their drinks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (240ml)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg