Quench your thirst with this easy recipe for classic homemade lemonade. Perfectly balanced between sweet and tart, it's the ultimate refreshing drink for any hot day.
Ingredients
Directions
Make Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool completely. This prevents the sugar from settling at the bottom of your lemonade.
Juice Lemons: While the syrup cools, juice your lemons. For best results, roll the lemons on a countertop firmly before cutting them in half to maximize juice extraction.
Combine Ingredients: In a large pitcher, combine the cooled simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, and 3 cups of cold water.
Taste and Adjust: Stir well. Taste the lemonade and add more cold water if you prefer it less sweet, or a little more lemon juice if you want it tarter.
Chill and Serve: Add plenty of ice to the pitcher or individual glasses. Garnish with fresh lemon slices and mint sprigs if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
The Best Homemade Lemonade: Perfectly Sweet & Tart
Serves: 6 People
Prepare Time: 10
Cooking Time: 12
Calories: 150
Difficulty:
Easy
Quench your thirst with this easy recipe for classic homemade lemonade. Perfectly balanced between sweet and tart, it's the ultimate refreshing drink for any hot day.
Ingredients
Directions
Make Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool completely. This prevents the sugar from settling at the bottom of your lemonade.
Juice Lemons: While the syrup cools, juice your lemons. For best results, roll the lemons on a countertop firmly before cutting them in half to maximize juice extraction.
Combine Ingredients: In a large pitcher, combine the cooled simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, and 3 cups of cold water.
Taste and Adjust: Stir well. Taste the lemonade and add more cold water if you prefer it less sweet, or a little more lemon juice if you want it tarter.
Chill and Serve: Add plenty of ice to the pitcher or individual glasses. Garnish with fresh lemon slices and mint sprigs if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
