Classic Lemonade
This refreshing Homemade Lemonade is made with real lemon juice, a touch of sugar, and water for the perfect balance of tart and sweet. Serve over ice for the ultimate summer beverage!
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup white granulated sugar
- 4 ⅔ cups water
- 8 lemons plus 1 extra garnish thinly sliced for a garnish
- ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Combine ⅔ cup water and the sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat once the sugar is fully dissolved. Stir again to ensure no crystals remain, then let the syrup cool completely in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- Juice the lemons while the syrup cools. Squeeze enough lemons to get 1 cup of fresh juice.
- Strain the lemon juice through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp.
- Mix 4 cups cold water with the lemon juice and cooled simple syrup in a large pitcher.
- Stir in lemon slices for garnish and flavor.
- Serve immediately over ice or refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight for a chilled, stronger citrus flavor.
Notes
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- Look for lemons that give slightly when squeezed and feel heavy for their size—those are the juiciest!
- Store lemons at room temperature and roll them on the countertop, pressing firmly before juicing to extract as much juice as possible.
- For an extra boost, cut the lemons in half and microwave them for 10–15 seconds to release even more juice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 1gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 149mgFiber: 3gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 24IUVitamin C: 57mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
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