Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsLila'sHouse Lemonade Recipe

House Lemonade Recipe

Inspired by Lila's
Time15m
Serves4

Freshly squeezed lemonade served over ice.

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Ingredients

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Lemonade Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Juicing the Lemons

    Cut the lemons in half and juice them using a citrus juicer or a manual juicer. You should have about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.

  2. 2

    Making the Sugar Syrup

    In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool.

  3. 3

    Combining Ingredients

    In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice, cooled sugar syrup, and the remaining 3 cups of water. Stir well to mix.

  4. 4

    Serving

    Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the lemonade over the ice, and garnish with lemon slices. Serve immediately.

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