Raising Cane's Lemonade Recipe
Thirsty for that perfect tangy refreshment? This Raising Cane's lemonade recipe nails the fast-food favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice 8-10 lemons
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 6 cups cold water
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- Ice cubes lots!
- Lemon slices for garnish
- Optional: 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
Juice the Lemons
- Roll lemons firmly. Cut in half. Juice until you get 1 1/2 cups. Strain pulp.
Dissolve the Sugar
- In pitcher, add sugar and 1 cup hot water. Stir until fully dissolved. No grains.
Add Lemon Juice
- Pour fresh lemon juice into sugar mix. Stir gently to combine flavors.
Mix in Water and Salt
- Add remaining 5 cups cold water. Sprinkle sea salt. Whisk until blended.
Taste and Adjust
- Sip a small taste. Add more sugar if tart. Or water if strong.
Chill It Down
- Add ice cubes generously. Stir once more. Garnish with lemon slices.
Serve Immediately
- Pour into frosty glasses. Enjoy that crisp, refreshing sip right away.
Notes
- Use Meyer lemons for milder tang.
- Make simple syrup ahead for faster mixing.
- Add mint leaves for herbal twist.
- Sparkling lemonade: Swap half water for soda.
- Frozen version: Blend with ice for slushie.
- Reduce sugar by half for lighter drink.
- Chill overnight for deeper flavor meld.
- Heavy lemons yield more juice—pick wisely.