Classic Lemonade: The Best Easy Homemade Recipe.
A refreshing and easy-to-make classic homemade lemonade using fresh lemon juice, sugar, and cold water for the perfect summer balance of tart and sweet.
- Author: info.mealsmell
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and mint leaves for garnish (optional)
- Squeeze the lemons until you have 1 cup of fresh juice.
- In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice and granulated sugar. Stir thoroughly until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Pour in the cold water and stir well to combine.
- Taste the lemonade; adjust by adding more sugar if too tart, or more lemon juice if too sweet.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or serve immediately over ice.
- Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- Use room temperature lemons to get the most juice out of them.
- For a quicker dissolve, you can make a simple syrup by boiling the sugar and 1 cup of the water together first.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 165 kcal
- Sugar: 41g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Classic Lemonade, Homemade Lemonade, Easy Lemonade Recipe, Summer Drinks, Refreshing Beverages