Description
Homemade Lemonade is the quintessential summer drink that delivers a burst of refreshing citrus flavor with every sip. Perfectly balancing sweet and tart, this vibrant beverage is simple to make and can be customized with fresh fruits or herbs to suit your taste. Whether you’re hosting a picnic, enjoying a backyard barbecue, or simply relaxing at home, this delightful drink will keep you cool and satisfied on hot days. Made from natural ingredients without preservatives, Homemade Lemonade is a guilt-free indulgence everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice (about 4 to 6 lemons)
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 5 cups cold water
Instructions
- Prepare the Lemons: Roll lemons on the counter to loosen juice, slice in half, and squeeze out 1 cup of juice while removing seeds.
- Make Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves (3-5 minutes), then let cool.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large pitcher, mix lemon juice, simple syrup, and 4 cups cold water. Stir until well combined.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste and modify sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar or lemon juice if desired.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving over ice with optional lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg