Classic Homemade Lemonade
When looking for something refreshing and healthy to drink after having a delicious breakfast or dinner, lemonade is a great go-to option. It is quick, easy to make and the perfect refreshing drink on hot summer days!
Servings 5 cups
Calories 191.6kcal
Ingredients
- 6-8 large fresh lemons enough for 1 cup of lemon juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar or adjust to taste
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- lemon slices and fresh mint leaves for garnish optional
Instructions
Step 1: Squeeze the Lemon Juice
- Wash and dry the lemons thoroughly.
- Cut the fresh lemons in half.
- Use a juicer to squeeze the juice out of the lemons.
- Pour the lemon juice through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl to remove any seeds or pulp. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.
Step 2: Make Simple Syrup
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 cup of water.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the simple syrup cool to room temperature.
Step 3: Combine Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, and Water
- In a large pitcher, combine the strained lemon juice with the cooled simple syrup.
- Add the remaining 3 cups of cold water to the pitcher and stir well to combine.
Step 4: Adjust Flavor and Serve
- Taste the lemonade and adjust the sweetness and tartness to your preference by adding more sugar or lemon juice if needed.
- Add ice cubes to the pitcher and give it a final stir.
- Serve the lemonade in glasses filled with ice cubes, garnished with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 191.6kcal | Carbohydrates: 51.9g | Protein: 1.4g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 12.5mg | Potassium: 179.6mg | Fiber: 3.6g | Sugar: 43.2g | Vitamin A: 28.5IU | Vitamin C: 68.7mg | Calcium: 39.8mg | Iron: 0.8mg