Description
Homemade lemonade is the perfect summertime refreshment, balancing sweet and tart flavors for an unforgettable experience. With just a few simple ingredients, you can recreate the nostalgic taste of childhood summers spent sipping this citrus delight. Whether enjoyed on a hot day or served at gatherings, this bright and flavorful drink is sure to bring joy to every sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 cups cold filtered water
- Fresh mint leaves (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash and slice lemons in half; juice until you have 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of sugar with 1 cup of water. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
- In a large pitcher, mix the lemon juice with the sugar syrup.
- Add 3 cups of cold filtered water to the mixture, adjusting to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving over ice. Garnish with mint leaves or lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 15 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: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg