Description
Classic Homemade Lemonade is a refreshing, tangy drink perfect for quenching your thirst on hot summer days. With its bright yellow hue and delightful balance of sweetness and tartness, this easy-to-make beverage is a nostalgic favorite. Gather your family and friends, and enjoy this revitalizing classic at picnics, barbecues, or simply while lounging by the pool.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (approximately 4–6 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups warm water (for simple syrup)
- 4 cups cold water (to dilute)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Squeeze the fresh lemons to obtain 1 cup of lemon juice.
- In a pitcher, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 4 cups of warm water, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the lemon juice to the sugar-water mixture and stir well.
- Pour in 4 cups of cold water to achieve your desired taste.
- Chill or serve immediately over ice cubes, garnishing with lemon slices or mint leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg