Homemade Lemonade
Lemonade is the ultimate summer refreshment that brings joy and nostalgia with every sip. This homemade lemonade recipe combines fresh lemons, sugar, and water to create a bright, zesty drink that perfectly balances tartness and sweetness. Ideal for hot days, barbecues, or simply lounging in your backyard, this delightful beverage is sure to impress family and friends. With easy preparation steps and the option to customize with herbs or alternative sweeteners, you’ll be making this refreshing drink all season long.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 fresh lemons (yielding about 1 cup lemon juice)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups water (1 cup warm for syrup, 3 cups cold)
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Squeeze the lemons to extract about 1 cup of juice.
- In a pitcher, mix granulated sugar with 1 cup of warm water until fully dissolved to create a syrup.
- Combine the lemon juice with the syrup and add 3 cups of cold water; stir well.
- Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar if desired.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices or mint leaves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg