Homemade Lemonade

Quench your thirst with the perfect glass of Homemade Lemonade—a timeless, refreshing drink that's as easy to make as it is delicious. Crafted with freshly squeezed lemon juice, a touch of sweetness from a quick homemade simple syrup, and plenty of chilled water, this classic lemonade is ready in just 15 minutes. Want to elevate the flavor? Add a handful of fresh mint leaves for a cooling herbal twist. With its vibrant citrus kick and customizable sweetness, this recipe is a must-have for sunny days, picnics, and backyard gatherings. Serve over ice for ultimate refreshment and let the tangy-sweet harmony brighten your day! Keywords: "homemade lemonade recipe," "fresh squeezed lemonade," "easy lemonade recipe," "summer drinks," "how to make lemonade."

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 large Lemons
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 4 cups Water
• 2 cups Ice cubes
• 10 leaves Fresh mint leaves (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Start by rolling the lemons on a hard surface to make them juicier.

Step 2

Cut the lemons in half and extract the juice using a juicer or by hand. Aim for about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.

Step 3

Remove any seeds from the lemon juice using a strainer.

Step 4

In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar to make a simple syrup.

Step 5

Heat the sugar and water mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved. This should take around 5 minutes.

Step 6

Allow the simple syrup to cool to room temperature.

Step 7

In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, cooled simple syrup, and the remaining 3 cups of cold water.

Step 8

Stir the mixture until well combined.

Step 9

Taste the lemonade and adjust the sweetness if necessary by adding more sugar or water.

Step 10

Add ice cubes to the pitcher to chill the lemonade.

Step 11

Optional: Add fresh mint leaves for enhanced flavor and garnish.

Step 12

Stir again and serve the lemonade in glasses over additional ice, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1993 grams (1993.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	866

Total Fat 1.10g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.10g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 36mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 233.70g	85%
Dietary Fiber 10.30g	37%
Total Sugars 208.80g
Protein 4.10g	8%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 160mg	12%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 503mg	11%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.0%

Protein: 1.7%

Carbs: 97.3%