Natural Lemonade Recipe
2-56 oz bottles (Serves 10)
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the lemons on a countertop to soften them, then cut them in half and juice them into a measuring cup. You should have about 1.5 cups of fresh lemon juice.
- 2
Making the Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water with 1.5 cups of granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- 3
Mixing the Lemonade
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the simple syrup, and the remaining 7 cups of cold water. Stir well to combine.
- 4
Serving
Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the lemonade over the ice, and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.