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5 from 10 votes

Easy Homemade Lemonade

Ice cold Homemade Lemonade is the best beverage to cool down with on a hot, summer day. This classic recipe is loved by most and can easily be adapted to suit your own tastes. You will have the best tasting, most perfect lemonade every time!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Beverages
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 cups
Calories: 103kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 8-9 lemons (you will need enough for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups of lemon juice)
  • 6 cups ice cold water

Instructions

  • Add the sugar and 1 cup of water to a small pot and bring to a boil to create a simple syrup. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
    1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup water
  • Juice the lemons until you have 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups of lemon juice.
    8-9 lemons
  • Combine the lemon juice and 6 cups of ice water.
    6 cups ice cold water
  • Add the simple syrup to the lemonade until the desired flavor is reached. Stir well.
  • Serve over ice.

Notes

Tips and Techniques

  • Use fresh squeezed lemon juice for the best lemonade flavor. Bottled lemon juice does not taste the same.
  • Add more or less of the simple syrup to control the flavor of the lemonade. Add more for a sweeter lemonade and less for a more tart lemonade.
  • Store lemonade in the refrigerator. Consume within a week for the best results.
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg