Description
Homemade Lemonade is a classic, refreshing drink made with fresh lemon juice, sugar, and water. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and tangy—ideal for sunny days, parties, or just a thirst-quenching treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup hot water (for dissolving sugar)
- 4–5 cups cold water (to dilute)
- Ice (for serving)
- Lemon slices and fresh mint (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Juice the lemons until you have 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, stir the sugar into the hot water until fully dissolved to create a simple syrup.
- In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice and simple syrup.
- Add 4–5 cups of cold water and stir well.
- Taste and adjust with more sugar or water as needed.
- Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices or mint if desired.
Notes
- Add crushed berries like strawberries or raspberries for a fruity variation.
- Use sparkling water for a fizzy twist.
- Infuse the syrup with herbs like basil or lavender for added flavor.
- Swap granulated sugar with honey or agave for a natural sweetener.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days; stir before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
