How to Make Lemonade

Skip the store-bought stuff and learn how to make your own lemonade recipe at home. Sweet, tart, and refreshing, beat the heat with thirst-quenching homemade lemonade variations.

Makes 5-6 cups

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 241kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

1 cup (236ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-5 large lemons)
4-5 cups (950-1,200ml) ice water

Sweetener (Pick one)

1 cup (236ml) simple syrup (adjust to tastes)
¾-1 cup (150-200g) granulated sugar (adjust to taste)

Instructions

To get the most juice out of your lemons, roll them on a cutting board while pressing down.
Cut the lemons in half and then juice them with a juicer or hand squeeze them. Measure the juice and add it to a pitcher.
Add water and simple syrup to taste. If using granulated sugar instead of simple syrup, dissolve the sugar in a little warm water. Then, mix it with lemon juice, and add water until it tastes right. Stir well.
Slice a lemon and add it to the pitcher. Refrigerate until ready to serve. If adding ice to the pitcher, reduce the water to compensate to avoid watery lemonade.

Notes

All you really need is lemons, sugar, and water (simple syrup is water and sugar). But adding a little lemon zest puts a delicious zing
Add the juice of half an orange for another citrusy twist
Lime juice instead of lemon makes a great limeade
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe

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