Description
This Easy Homemade Lemonade recipe uses just three simple ingredients to create a refreshingly tart and perfectly sweet summer classic. Juicy fresh lemons combined with water and simple syrup come together in minutes for a deliciously thirst-quenching drink, ideal for hot days, picnics, or anytime you want a taste of sunshine.
Ingredients
Lemonade Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 3-4 lemons)
- 3 cups water
- ¾ cup simple syrup
Instructions
- Juice your lemons: Start by rolling the lemons firmly with your hand on a hard surface to loosen the juice. Cut them in half and use a juicer to extract about ½ cup of fresh lemon juice.
- Mix ingredients: In a serving pitcher, stir together the fresh lemon juice and 3 cups of water until combined.
- Add sweetness: Pour in ¾ cup of simple syrup to the lemon and water mixture and stir thoroughly until completely blended.
- Serve: Pour the lemonade over ice in individual glasses and enjoy immediately. For best flavor, chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Store homemade lemonade in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days.
- Use fresh, ripe lemons instead of bottled lemon juice for superior flavor.
- Adjust sweetness and tartness to your personal taste by varying the amount of simple syrup and lemon juice.
- Chill the lemonade before serving to enhance its refreshing qualities.
- Add ice only when serving to avoid diluting the lemonade during storage.
- This lemonade is excellent to prepare ahead and keeps well in the fridge, flavors will deepen over time.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American