Description
This easy homemade lemonade recipe uses just three ingredients to create a refreshing and perfectly balanced drink. With fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and water, you can whip up a classic summer beverage in minutes that’s both tangy and sweet, ideal for serving over ice on a warm day.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 3-4 lemons)
- 3 cups water
- ¾ cup simple syrup
Instructions
- Juice your lemons: Start by rolling the lemons firmly on a hard surface with your hand to loosen the juice. Cut the lemons in half and juice them using a lemon juicer or by hand, collecting about ½ cup of fresh lemon juice.
- Combine liquids: In a pitcher, stir together the fresh lemon juice and 3 cups of water. Then add ¾ cup of simple syrup and stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined to achieve the perfect balance of tartness and sweetness.
- Serve: Pour the lemonade over a glass filled with ice cubes and serve immediately for a refreshing, cool drink.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by altering the amount of simple syrup to taste.
- For a fizzy twist, substitute still water with sparkling water.
- Simple syrup can be made by dissolving equal parts sugar and water over low heat and then cooling.
- Store lemonade in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
