Description
Quench your thirst with The Best Homemade Lemonade Ever! This refreshing beverage is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, making it a favorite for hot summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Lemonade:
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4 to 6 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5 cups cold water
For Garnish:
- 1 lemon sliced
- ice cubes as needed
- fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Make Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water with the sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely to make a simple syrup.
- Combine Ingredients: Remove from heat and let cool slightly. In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the cooled simple syrup, and the remaining 4 cups of cold water. Stir well to combine.
- Adjust Taste: Taste and adjust the sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar or lemon juice if desired.
- Chill and Serve: Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve over ice with lemon slices and mint leaves for garnish.
Notes
- For sparkling lemonade, replace 2 cups of water with sparkling water just before serving.
- You can also infuse the simple syrup with herbs like basil, rosemary, or lavender for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop, No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
