Description
A refreshing and tangy homemade lemonade recipe that is perfect for a hot summer day. Made with simple ingredients, this lemonade is sweet, tart, and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
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Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Lemonade:
- 1 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice (seeds removed, pulp may remain)
- 5 cups water
Instructions
- Make Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar. Heat over medium-low, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Prepare Lemonade: Pour fresh-squeezed lemon juice into a pitcher. Add the simple syrup. Mix in 5 cups of water. Stir well.
- Serve: Pour over ice and enjoy immediately, or refrigerate for a few hours for a colder drink.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less simple syrup based on your preference.
- For a twist, try adding mint leaves or a splash of sparkling water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Homemade Lemonade, Lemonade Recipe, Summer Drink, Refreshing Beverage
