Description
A refreshing and classic homemade lemonade recipe featuring freshly squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup, and water, perfect for cooling down on a warm day.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Lemonade
- 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 the ice, freshly squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup, and water. Mix well to combine all the flavors thoroughly.
- Serve: Pour the lemonade into individual glasses, adding about 1/3 cup of ice per cup to keep it chilled. Serve immediately for best taste.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by altering the amount of simple syrup to fit your taste.
- For a fizzy twist, substitute some or all of the water with sparkling water.
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice is key to a bright, natural flavor.
- Simple syrup can be made ahead by dissolving equal parts sugar and water over low heat.
- To keep lemonade cold longer, chill all ingredients prior to mixing.
