Description
Classic Summer Lemonade is the perfect refreshing drink for hot days. With its sweet-tart flavor and vibrant citrus aroma, this nostalgic beverage takes you back to carefree summers. Easy to make with just a few simple ingredients, it’s ideal for barbecues or lazy afternoons in the sun. Customize sweetness to your liking and enjoy this delightful treat with friends and family!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3–4 cups filtered water
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Juice the lemons until you have 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of sugar with 1 cup of water. Stir until dissolved to create simple syrup.
- In a large pitcher, mix the lemon juice with 3-4 cups of cold water. Adjust based on your desired tartness.
- Gradually add the simple syrup to taste.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour in the lemonade mixture. Garnish with lemon slices or mint leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg