Description
A refreshing blend of sweet and tart, Homemade Lemonade captures the essence of summer in a glass.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 cups cold water
- 1 cup warm water
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Juice the lemons: Squeeze 1 cup of fresh lemon juice into a bowl, straining out any seeds.
- Sweeten: In a separate pitcher, dissolve 1 cup of granulated sugar into 1 cup of warm water, stirring until completely dissolved.
- Combine: Pour the lemon juice into the pitcher, then add 3 cups of cold water. Mix well to ensure the sugar is fully blended in.
- Taste Test: Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more sugar or water.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice and pour in your freshly made lemonade, garnishing with lemon slices or fresh mint leaves.
- Chill: Refrigerate any leftovers for at least an hour before serving for an extra refreshing taste.
Notes
For variations, you can enhance your lemonade with fresh mint, strawberries, or a dash of ginger. Store leftovers in a sealed container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lemonade, refreshing drink, summer beverage, family recipe