Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRenee's TucsonHouse-made Lemonade Recipe

House-made Lemonade Recipe

Inspired by Renee's Tucson
Time15m
Serves4

(1 refill) – Add prickly pear syrup +$1 (availability varies)

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Ingredients

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Lemonade Ingredients

Method

Preparation Directions

  1. 1

    Juicing the Lemons

    Juice the fresh lemons until you have 1 cup of lemon juice. Strain to remove seeds and pulp, if desired.

  2. 2

    Making the Simple Syrup

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

  3. 3

    Combining Ingredients

    In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the simple syrup, and 3 cups of cold water. Stir well to combine.

  4. 4

    Adding Ice

    Add 2 cups of ice to the pitcher to chill the lemonade.

  5. 5

    Optional Prickly Pear Syrup

    If using, add 0.5 cup of prickly pear syrup to the pitcher and stir until well combined.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Pour the lemonade into glasses and serve immediately. Garnish with lemon slices if desired.

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