Easy Lemonade Recipe
Made with just freshly squeezed lemons, a homemade simple syrup, and cold water, this lemonade captures the essence of summer in every sip. Perfect for sipping on a hot day or serving at gatherings, it's a timeless drink that can be easily customized to your taste.
Ingredients
For the simple syrup:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
For the lemonade:
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice about 4-6 lemons
- 5 cup cold water or to your taste
- Ice cubes
Optional, for garnish:
- Lemon slices
- mint leaves
Instructions
- Make the Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Prepare the Lemons: Roll the lemons on a hard surface to soften them up, making them easier to juice. Cut the lemons in half and juice them until you have 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
- Combine: In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and the simple syrup. Stir well to mix.
- Dilute: Add 5 cups of cold water to the lemon mixture in the pitcher. Stir well to combine.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the lemonade and adjust the sweetness by adding more water or simple syrup, if needed.
- Chill: Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 1-2 hours to chill.
- Serve: Serve the lemonade over ice cubes, garnished with lemon slices and mint leaves if desired.
- Dobar tek!