Description
This refreshing homemade lemonade recipe is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Made with fresh lemons, simple syrup, and water, it’s the ultimate summer drink. Great for parties, BBQs, or a sunny afternoon refresher. Easy, quick, and kid-friendly!
Ingredients
1 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water (for simple syrup)
4 cups cold water
Ice cubes (optional)
Fresh mint (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup water in a saucepan. Heat and stir until sugar is fully dissolved. Let cool.
2. Roll and juice lemons to make 1 cup of lemon juice. Strain to remove seeds and pulp.
3. In a pitcher, mix the lemon juice and cooled syrup.
4. Add 4 cups of cold water and stir well.
5. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
6. Serve over ice and garnish with mint if desired.
Notes
Use ripe, juicy lemons for maximum flavor.
Adjust sweetness by adding more or less water.
Chill before serving for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 oz
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg