Homemade Lemonade
Homemade Lemonade is a classic, refreshing drink made with fresh lemon juice, sugar, and water. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and tart, ideal for hot days, parties, or whenever you need a cool, revitalizing sip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stirred
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6–8 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5 cups cold water (divided)
- Optional: ice, lemon slices, fresh mint, or berries for garnish
Instructions
- Roll lemons on the counter to release juice. Cut and juice them until you have 1 cup. Strain to remove seeds and pulp if desired.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of water and the sugar. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved to make a simple syrup. Let it cool.
- In a large pitcher, combine lemon juice, cooled simple syrup, and the remaining 4 cups of cold water. Stir well.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness with more sugar or lemon juice if needed.
- Refrigerate until chilled, then serve over ice. Garnish with lemon slices, mint, or berries if desired.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.Adjust sweetness to your preference—start with less sugar and add more as needed.For sparkling lemonade, replace still water with sparkling water after the syrup and lemon juice are mixed.Chill thoroughly before serving for the most refreshing taste.Freeze leftover lemonade into ice cubes for a flavorful chill without dilution.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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