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lemonade recipe

Fresh homemade lemonade made with real lemon juice, sugar syrup, and water. Bright, refreshing, and perfect for hot days or whenever you need a quick reset.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: beverage
Cuisine: classic
Calories: 206
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice from about 6 to 8 lemons
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 cups water
  • ice cubes
  • lemon slices
  • fresh mint

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Large pitcher
  • Spoon for stirring
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Citrus juicer (optional but helpful)

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Make sugar syrup: In a saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water. Heat and stir until sugar dissolves. Let it cool.
  2. Step 2: Mix lemonade: In a large pitcher, combine cooled syrup, lemon juice, and remaining 3 cups of water.
  3. Step 3: Taste and adjust: Add more sugar or lemon juice depending on how you like it. This is your moment.
  4. Step 4: Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Waiting is annoying, but worth it.
  5. Step 5: Serve: Fill glasses with ice, pour lemonade, and add lemon slices and mint if you’re feeling fancy