Vanilla Lemonade Recipe

Name: Vanilla Lemonade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE SIMPLE SYRUP:; 1 whole Vanilla Bean; 1 cup Sugar; 1 cup Water; 3 strips Fresh Lemon Peel (I Use My Vegetable Peeler}; 1 pinch Kosher Salt; Cheesecloth, To Strain The Syrup Through; FOR THE LEMONADE:; 1 cup Vanilla And Lemon Simple Syrup; 8 cups To 10 Cups Water; 6 whole To 8 Whole Lemons, Juiced And Strained; A Few Fresh Lemon Slices, For Garnish

Servings: persons

FOR THE SIMPLE SYRUP:
1 whole Vanilla Bean
1 cup Sugar
1 cup Water
3 strips Fresh Lemon Peel (I Use My Vegetable Peeler}
1 pinch Kosher Salt
Cheesecloth, To Strain The Syrup Through
FOR THE LEMONADE:
1 cup Vanilla And Lemon Simple Syrup
8 cups To 10 Cups Water
6 whole To 8 Whole Lemons, Juiced And Strained
A Few Fresh Lemon Slices, For Garnish

1
For the simple syrup:
2
Slice the vanilla bean in half and with the back of your knife scrape out all the seeds.
3
Bring sugar, water, vanilla bean and pod, lemon peel and salt to boil on your stove. After sugar dissolves, I gently simmer 5-10 minutes to really get the lemon peel flavor in there.
4
Remove from heat, strain through a few layers of cheesecloth set over a large measuring cup and cool. You can speed up the process by placing the measuring cup in a large bowl surrounded by ice.
5
For the lemonade:
6
Once the syrup has cooled; add it to a large pitcher along with the 8-10 cups of water and strained lemon juice. Garnish with a few lemon slices.
7
Pour in a tall glass over ice and sip.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE SIMPLE SYRUP:, 1 whole Vanilla Bean, 1 cup Sugar, 1 cup Water, and more.

Yes, Vanilla Lemonade falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vanilla Lemonade

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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