Description
Learn how to make the Best Lemonade Ever with this easy and refreshing recipe. Perfect for hot summer days or any time you need a cool, citrusy drink.
Ingredients
Scale
For Simple Syrup:
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup warm water
For Lemonade:
- 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 5 cups cold water
- 2 lemons for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Make Simple Syrup – In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar with 1 cup of warm water. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
- Squeeze Fresh Lemons – Roll lemons, cut in half, and squeeze to get 1 1/2 cups of juice.
- Combine Base – Mix cooled simple syrup with lemon juice in a pitcher.
- Add Water – Slowly stir in 5 cups of cold water to the lemon-sugar mixture.
- Garnish and Serve – Slice lemons, add to the pitcher with ice cubes, stir, and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemonade, Drink, Summer, Citrus
