Description
Cool down with this zesty, refreshing Homemade Lemonade—a perfect drink for hot summer days or any time you crave something bright and citrusy. Made with freshly squeezed lemon juice, a smooth sugar syrup, and chilled water, it’s the easiest way to stay hydrated in style. Whether you’re planning a picnic, need a quick drink for guests, or just want to sip something sweet and tart, this lemonade recipe is a must-know. It’s a delicious classic that also fits under ‘quick drinks’, ‘easy recipe’, ‘refreshing summer drink’, and ‘drink ideas’ categories.
Ingredients
1 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup sugar
1 cup hot water
4 cups cold water
2 cups ice
1 lemon, sliced (optional)
Instructions
1. Combine sugar and hot water in a saucepan and stir until completely dissolved to make a simple syrup.
2. Roll and juice the lemons to get 1 cup of fresh lemon juice. Strain if desired.
3. In a large pitcher, mix the lemon juice and simple syrup together.
4. Add 4 cups of cold water and stir well. Taste and adjust sweetness or dilution.
5. Add ice and lemon slices. Serve chilled.
Notes
Taste and adjust by adding more water if it’s too tart.
For an herby twist, add mint or basil leaves to the pitcher.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stirred
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: homemade lemonade, summer drink, easy drink recipe, refreshing lemonade, picnic drink