Lemonade Recipe

Lemonade Directions

1. 1

   Juice the lemons

   Roll the lemons on a hard surface to loosen the pulp, cut in half, and juice until you have about 1 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Strain to remove seeds.

2. 2

   Make the lemon-sugar base

   In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice with the granulated sugar. Stir vigorously until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth.

3. 3

   Add water and adjust sweetness

   Pour in the cold water and stir to combine. Taste the lemonade and add more sugar in small increments if you prefer it sweeter, or more water to dilute if too tart.

4. 4

   Chill and prepare to serve

   Add ice to the pitcher or directly to serving glasses to chill. For an extra-cold beverage, refrigerate for 15–30 minutes before serving.

5. 5

   Serve and garnish

   Pour lemonade into glasses over ice and garnish each with a lemon slice on the rim.