Homemade Lemonade
The best homemade lemonade that is refreshing and easy to make, perfect for summer days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 fresh lemons (or more if small or dry)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 to 5 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Optional: mint, berries, basil, or a dash of ginger
Instructions
- Make simple syrup: Pour equal parts sugar and water (1 cup each) into a small saucepan. Heat on medium, stirring until sugar is fully dissolved.
- Juice the lemons: Roll the lemons on the counter, slice, and squeeze to get about 1 cup of juice, avoiding seeds.
- Mix it all together: In a pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice, cooled simple syrup, and cold water. Stir well.
- Taste test: Adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more syrup or water as needed.
- Add ice and garnish: Serve with ice cubes and garnish with lemon slices or mint if desired.
Notes
Store lemonade in the fridge for up to 3 days. Strain out any herbs or berries if used after a few hours. Avoid freezing lemonade.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lemonade, homemade, refreshing drink, summer beverage, simple syrup