Description
Savor the bright, zesty flavors of classic homemade lemonade, a perfect refreshment for hot summer days. This delightful drink balances tangy lemon juice with just the right amount of sweetness, turning any moment into a mini-vacation. Whip up this nostalgic beverage in minutes and enjoy it chilled, garnished with mint or lemon slices for an extra touch of paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (approximately 4–6 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups cold filtered water
- Ice cubes for serving
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Roll the lemons on the countertop to release juice; cut them in half and extract juice into a measuring cup.
- In a pitcher, mix 1 cup of sugar with 4 cups of cold water until sugar dissolves completely.
- Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and taste; adjust sweetness by adding more sugar or water if needed.
- Fill the pitcher with ice cubes and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve over ice, garnished with mint leaves or lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg