Homemade Lemonade
This homemade lemonade is perfectly balanced, never too sweet or too sour, and made with fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and water for a refreshing drink every time.
- Total Time15 minutes
- Yield8 cups 1x
Ingredients
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- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
- 4 cups water (divided)
- 1 cup granulated sugar or simple syrup
- Ice
- Lemon slices and mint (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Juice the lemons until you have about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice, removing any seeds.
- In a saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water and heat until the sugar dissolves completely. Let cool.
- In a pitcher, mix the lemon juice, simple syrup, and 3 cups of cold water. Stir well and adjust to taste.
- Pour over ice, garnish with lemon slices and mint if desired, and serve cold.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by adding more sugar or water to taste
- Chill before serving for the best flavor
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 ounces
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
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