Description
Enjoy a timeless classic with this homemade lemonade recipe — bright, tangy, and perfectly sweetened to refresh and delight your senses. Made with fresh lemons, simple syrup, and cold water, this lemonade is your go-to for cooling down on a warm day or adding a splash of sunshine to any occasion. Easy to make and fully customizable, it’s a drink everyone will love.
Ingredients
1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water (for syrup)
3 to 4 cups cold filtered water
Ice cubes
Optional garnishes: lemon slices, fresh mint leaves
Instructions
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Combine sugar and 1 cup water in a saucepan; heat gently, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cool syrup.
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Juice lemons and strain to remove seeds/pulp.
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In a large pitcher, mix lemon juice, cooled syrup, and cold water. Adjust to taste.
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Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or serve immediately over ice.
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Garnish with lemon slices and mint if desired.
Notes
For a sparkling twist, add chilled sparkling water instead of still water before serving. Adjust sweetness by adding more syrup or lemon juice. Always strain lemon juice for smoothness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for syrup)
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American classic