Description
A refreshing homemade lemonade recipe made with fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and water, perfect for cooling down on warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups lemon juice (about 6 lemons)
- 1 cup simple syrup
- 6 cups water
- 2 cups ice (plus more for serving)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large pitcher, add 2 cups of ice, the fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and 6 cups of water.
- Mix Well: Stir the mixture thoroughly to combine all the ingredients evenly and chill the lemonade.
- Serve: Pour the lemonade into glasses, adding about 1/3 cup of ice per cup, and serve immediately for a refreshing drink.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less simple syrup according to your preference.
- For a sparkling version, substitute some or all of the water with sparkling water.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Simple syrup can be made by dissolving equal parts sugar in hot water and cooling before use.
- Keep the lemonade refrigerated if not serving immediately to maintain its freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
