Homemade Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
Refreshing and all-natural homemade lemonade made with freshly squeezed lemons, perfect for a cooling summer drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Drink
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and fresh mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and the granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved to make a simple syrup. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and the cooled simple syrup.
- Add the remaining 4 cups of cold water to the pitcher and stir well to combine.
- Taste the lemonade and adjust the sweetness or tartness by adding more water or lemon juice if needed.
- Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes before serving to chill thoroughly.
- Serve over ice cubes, garnished with lemon slices and fresh mint if desired.
Notes
For an extra refreshing twist, add a few sprigs of fresh mint or a splash of sparkling water before serving.
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