Description
Enjoy the ultimate thirst-quencher with this refreshing homemade lemonade recipe! Perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or a cozy afternoon at home, this easy-to-make drink combines freshly squeezed lemon juice with just the right amount of sweetness. With customizable flavors and a delightful balance of sweet and tart, this lemonade is sure to impress your guests and keep everyone cool on hot days. Serve it chilled or over ice for a refreshing experience that embodies the essence of summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5 cups cold water (divided)
- 1 ¼ cups fresh lemon juice (from about 7–10 lemons)
Instructions
- Prepare the simple syrup by combining 1 cup of cold water and granulated sugar in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Set aside to cool.
- Juice the lemons using a juicer or citrus squeezer to extract fresh lemon juice. Strain out seeds and pulp if desired.
- In a pitcher, mix the cooled simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, and remaining 4 cups of cold water. Stir well to combine.
- Taste your lemonade; adjust the sweetness or tartness by adding more lemon juice or cold water as needed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for a few hours or serve immediately over ice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg