How to Make Hard Lemonade - A Step-by-Step Guide

When life gives you lemons, make hard lemonade! This refreshing and tangy beverage is the perfect go-to drink for any summer gathering or relaxing day in the backyard. Hard lemonade combines the citrusy goodness of lemons with the kick of alcohol, resulting in a zesty and spirited concoction that is sure to please any crowd.

One of the best things about hard lemonade is its versatility. It can be made with a variety of spirits, such as vodka, gin, or even tequila, allowing you to cust...

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Ingredients

  • 1 lemon
  • 4 cups water, or as needed, divided
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 6 large lemons, juiced
  • 1 ½ cups vodka
  • 1 cup ice cubes, or as needed
  • 1 large lemon, sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Zest 1 lemon into large pieces using a knife. Place lemon zest in a saucepan; top with 1 cup water and sugar. Bring lemon zest mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves and liquid is syrupy, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and cool; remove and discard lemon zest.
  • Stir lemon juice and vodka together in a pitcher; pour in lemon syrup. Stir in enough water to fill the pitcher.
  • Fill glasses with ice; pour hard lemonade into each glass. Garnish each glass with a lemon slice.
  • Nutrition

    291 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 9mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 33g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 101mg
    • Calcium: 85mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 193mg