Description
Refresh yourself with this classic homemade lemonade—a perfect blend of sweet and tart that captures the essence of summer. This easy-to-make beverage, made with fresh lemons, sugar, and water, is ideal for picnics, barbecues, or simply cooling off on a hot day. Customize it by adding herbs or fruits for a unique twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (approximately 4–6 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups filtered water
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Roll lemons on the countertop to release juice, then cut in half and juice until you have 1 cup of lemon juice.
- In a pitcher, mix 1 cup of sugar with 4 cups of warm water until dissolved.
- Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the sugar-water mixture and stir well.
- Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar or water as needed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices or mint leaves if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg