Best Homemade Lemonade
This top-rated lemonade recipe begins with a straightforward simple syrup you can prepare in advance and keep chilled. The method involves juicing fresh lemons to obtain 1 ½ cups of vibrant juice and pulp, which is then combined with cold water and the syrup to your preferred sweetness. It yields 10 generous servings and comes together in just 15 minutes for a wonderfully refreshing drink.
Ingredients
- 1.75 cups white sugar
- 1 cup water
- 9 medium lemons, or more as needed
- 7 cups ice-cold water
- ice as needed
Method
- Collect the required ingredients.
- Place the sugar and 1 cup water into a small saucepan. Heat the mixture, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely, then bring it to a boil. Allow it to cool for a short while.
- Roll the lemons firmly on your work surface to help release the juice. Halve each lemon and squeeze the juice into a measuring cup, including the pulp but leaving out any seeds. Continue juicing until you have exactly 1 ½ cups of fresh juice and pulp.
- Transfer 7 cups of ice-cold water into a large pitcher. Mix in the fresh lemon juice and pulp, then pour in the simple syrup according to your taste. Finally, add ice to the pitcher.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing lemonade.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories145 kcal
Sugars36 g
Sodium6 mg
Recipe details
CategoryDrink
Cuisineamerican
AuthorJo
