Classic Summer Homemade Lemonade Recipe
A refreshing and tangy homemade lemonade perfect for a hot summer day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 ½ cups fresh lemon juice
- 4 cups cold water
Instructions
- Start by creating a simple syrup. In a small saucepan, combine 1 ½ cups of sugar with 1 ½ cups of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved. Once it’s dissolved, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool.
- While the syrup is cooling, squeeze enough fresh lemons to make 1 ½ cups of lemon juice. Be sure to strain the juice to remove any seeds. In a pitcher, combine the cooled simple syrup with the fresh lemon juice, then add 4 cups of cold water. Stir well until everything is mixed.
- Taste the lemonade. If you like it sweeter, feel free to add a little more sugar. If it’s too sweet, add some more water or lemon juice until it reaches the taste you love.
- To serve, fill tall glasses with ice and pour the lemonade over the ice. Garnish each glass with a slice of lemon or fresh mint leaves.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Stir before serving.
Notes
Use fresh lemons for the best flavor. Adjust sugar to your liking and consider adding fruits for a twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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