Description
Beat the heat with this classic summer lemonade, a perfect blend of zesty freshness and just the right amount of sweetness. Made from juicy lemons, sugar, and filtered water, this drink is incredibly easy to prepare and ideal for any sunny gathering. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or enjoying a lazy afternoon on the porch, this homemade lemonade will transport you to carefree summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 5–6 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups filtered water
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Juice the lemons until you have 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
- In a pitcher, combine 1 cup of sugar with 4 cups of hot water. Stir until dissolved.
- Add the lemon juice to the sugar-water mixture and stir until well combined.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more sugar.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour to chill.
- Serve over ice and garnish with mint or lemon slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 99
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg