Preparing homemade lemonade Recipe

Name: Preparing homemade lemonade
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: about 4 cups
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons); 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 4 cups cold water; ice cubes; lemon slices for garnish

American · Beverage · 10 min total

Preparing homemade lemonade recipe videos

A refreshing and simple homemade lemonade made with fresh lemons, sugar, and water. Perfect for hot summer days.

10
min prep

4
servings

130
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
4 cups cold water
ice cubes
lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

Juice the lemons to get 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool.
In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice, sugar syrup, and remaining 3 cups of cold water. Stir well.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or serve immediately over ice.
Garnish with lemon slices if desired.

Tips

For a less sweet lemonade, reduce sugar to 1/2 cup.
Add fresh mint leaves or berries for extra flavor.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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