A Little Lemony Poem

In a world of circuits and codes, where screens glow bright, There’s a tale of lemonade, a drink of pure delight. From lemon’s zest and sugar’s sweet cascade, Springs forth a concoction, like a digital escapade.

Imagine, if you will, a motherboard’s dance, Where electrons twirl in a rhythmic trance. Just as lemonade’s tangy zest, Breathes life into moments, at its best.

Like a stream of data, freshly squeezed, Lemonade flows, a cooling breeze. Each sip, a pixel in life’s grand display, Refreshing as a tech upgrade on a summer’s day.

And in this blend of citrus and byte, We find a harmony, both dark and light. For just as lemonade quenches the thirst, Technology’s marvels, our minds burst.

So let’s raise a glass to lemonade’s charm, And to technology’s ever-reaching arm. In this whimsical fusion, let’s celebrate, The magic of both, as we navigate.

Homemade Lemonade Recipe

A simple and refreshing homemade lemonade recipe! You only need sugar, water, and lemons to make this classic drink recipe. Check out the step-by-step video just below the recipe! 

This recipe makes ½ gallon of lemonade but can successfully be doubled!

Prep Time10 

Cook Time5minutes 
Total Time15minutes 
Servings8 8-oz glasses
Calories103kcal

 

Ingredients

  • 6 cups (1.4 L) water divided
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (236 ml) fresh-squeezed lemon juice¹ seeds removed, pulp may remain

Instructions

  • Combine 1 cup (236ml) water and 1 cup sugar in a small saucepan. Place over medium-low heat and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and set aside, allow to cool for 10 minutes.
    6 cups water,1 cup granulated sugar
  • Pour 1 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice into a pitcher. Add sugar/water mixture (simple syrup).
    1 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice¹
  • Add remaining 5 cups (1180ml) water and stir well. Pour over ice and serve, or transfer to refrigerator and allow to chill several hours before serving.

 

Nutrition

Serving: 18 oz glass | Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 32mg | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin C: 16.5mg | Calcium: 60mg