Lemonade Recipe
This homemade lemonade recipe is fresh, tangy, and perfectly sweet. Made with real lemons, sugar, and water, it’s the ultimate refreshing drink for summer or any time of year.
Ingredients
- 6 medium lemons about 1 cup juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5 cups cold water
- Ice cubes as needed
- Lemon slices & mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cut lemons in half and squeeze to extract the juice. Strain out seeds.
- In a small pan, dissolve sugar in 1 cup warm water to create a simple syrup.
- In a large pitcher, combine lemon juice, sugar syrup, and 4 cups cold water. Stir well.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar or lemon juice.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve over ice, garnished with lemon slices and mint.
Notes
Roll lemons on the counter before cutting for maximum juice.
Replace sugar with honey, agave, or stevia for a healthier twist.
Add sparkling water instead of still water for fizzy lemonade.