Description
This homemade lemonade recipe is a refreshing and classic drink that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious beverage that will quench your thirst on a hot day.
Ingredients
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Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Lemonade:
- 1 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice (seeds removed, pulp may remain)
- 5 cups water
Instructions
- Make Simple Syrup – In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar. Heat over medium-low, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Prepare Lemonade – Pour fresh-squeezed lemon juice into a pitcher. Add the simple syrup mixture. Stir in the remaining 5 cups of water. Mix well.
- Serve – Pour over ice and enjoy immediately, or refrigerate for a few hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: homemade lemonade, lemonade recipe, refreshing drink
