Description
Classic Summer Lemonade is the ultimate thirst-quencher for hot days, blending fresh lemons with sweetness for a refreshing, vibrant drink that brightens any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes for serving
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Juice the lemons and pour the juice into a measuring cup.
- In a small bowl, mix 1 cup of warm water with 1 cup of sugar until dissolved to create a syrup.
- In a pitcher, combine the lemon juice and sugar syrup. Stir in the remaining cold water.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar or water as needed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve over ice and garnish with mint leaves or lemon slices if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, experiment with herbs like basil or try sweeteners like honey or agave syrup.
- Freezing lemon slices in ice cubes can enhance presentation without diluting your drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg