Housemade Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Beverages
Method
Beverages
- 1
Prepare simple syrup
In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool completely.
- 2
Juice lemons
Juice enough fresh lemons to yield 1 cup of lemon juice (about 6–8 lemons, depending on size). Strain to remove seeds and pulp if desired.
- 3
Mix lemonade base
In a large pitcher, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, cooled simple syrup, and 3 cups cold water until well combined.
- 4
Chill or serve
Add ice cubes to the pitcher and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to chill, or serve immediately over ice.
- 5
Taste and adjust
Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more simple syrup or water if needed.
- 6