Description
Savor the taste of summer with this classic homemade lemonade. Bursting with bright citrus flavor, this drink balances sweetness and tartness perfectly, making it an irresistible thirst-quencher for hot days. Simple to prepare, it’s an experience that evokes joyful memories of family gatherings and sunny afternoons. Impress your friends and family with this vibrant beverage that can easily be customized to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups filtered water
- Ice cubes (for serving)
- Lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Juice the lemons by rolling them on a hard surface, cutting them in half, and squeezing until you have one cup of fresh lemon juice.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together one cup of sugar and one cup of water until the sugar fully dissolves to create a simple syrup.
- In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice and four cups of cold water. Gradually mix in the simple syrup to achieve your desired sweetness.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness with more syrup or water if needed.
- Chill in the fridge for about an hour or serve immediately over ice, garnished with lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 99
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg