Description
The Very Best Homemade Lemonade is a delightful and refreshing drink perfect for any occasion. With just three simple ingredients and significantly less sugar than store-bought versions, this recipe is not only easy to make but also healthier. The bright, tangy flavor of fresh lemons is sure to impress your guests and quench your thirst on hot summer days, at picnics, or during special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup lemon juice (approximately 4–6 lemons)
- 1 cup simple syrup (1:1 ratio of sugar to water)
Instructions
- Prepare the simple syrup by combining equal parts sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely, then let it cool.
- Juice the fresh lemons using an electric juicer for efficiency.
- In a jug or bottle, mix the freshly squeezed lemon juice, cold water, and cooled simple syrup. Stir well to combine.
- Serve chilled with ice cubes and garnish with lemon slices or herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg