Description
Classic Homemade Lemonade is the quintessential summer drink that combines the perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors. This refreshing beverage is easy to make and brings back nostalgic memories of sunny days spent outdoors. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delightful drink that will impress family and friends at any gathering. Serve chilled over ice, garnished with fresh mint or lemon slices for an extra touch of elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 6 medium lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups filtered water
- Ice cubes (for serving)
- Optional: Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Juice the lemons until you have 1 cup of fresh lemon juice. Strain to remove seeds and pulp.
- In a pitcher, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 4 cups of boiling water. Stir until the sugar completely dissolves to create a simple syrup.
- Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice into the sugar-water mixture and stir gently.
- Taste your lemonade; if it's too tart, gradually add more sugar until you reach your preferred sweetness.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving over ice. Garnish with mint leaves or lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg