Description
Fresh, tangy, and perfectly balanced homemade lemonade that’s simple to make and perfect for summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 240 ml (1 cup) fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 medium lemons)
- 200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar
- 1,200 ml (5 cups) water (240 ml for syrup + 960 ml for dilution)
- Ice, as needed for serving
- Optional: Fresh mint sprigs or thin lemon slices for garnish
- Optional: a pinch of fine sea salt (about 1/8 tsp)
Instructions
- Combine the granulated sugar with 240 ml (1 cup) water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture just begins to simmer, about 3–4 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.
- Juice the lemons until you have 240 ml (1 cup) fresh lemon juice. Strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove seeds and most pulp.
- Pour the cooled simple syrup and lemon juice into a large pitcher, then add 960 ml (4 cups) cold water. Stir gently to combine and taste; adjust sweetness by adding more water if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve over ice and garnish as desired.
Notes
Make-ahead options: Syrup keeps for 2 weeks in the fridge; lemonade can be mixed and chilled for up to 24 hours. For clearer lemonade, strain through cheesecloth to remove pulp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 240 ml (1 cup)
- Calories: 133
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg