Classic Lemonade Recipe
This Classic Lemonade recipe offers a perfectly balanced and refreshing homemade beverage combining fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and water. It’s easy to make, naturally sweetened, and ideal for cooling off on a warm day or serving at gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
For the Simple Syrup
- 2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
For the Lemonade
- 2 cups water
- 1 1/4 cups fresh squeezed lemon juice (about 8 lemons)
Instructions
- Make Simple Syrup: Add 2 cups of water and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar to a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring or whisking constanty until the sugar is completely dissolved. Once dissolved, remove the pan from heat and allow the syrup to cool slightly.
- Prepare Lemonade Base: Pour the remaining 2 cups of water into a large pitcher.
- Juice the Lemons: Squeeze fresh lemons until you have about 1 1/4 cups of lemon juice. Add the lemon juice to the pitcher with the water.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the cooled simple syrup into the pitcher with the lemon water mixture. Stir thoroughly to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- Chill: Place the lemonade in the refrigerator for about 2 hours or until it is thoroughly chilled.
- Serve: Once chilled, serve the lemonade over ice for a refreshing drink.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of sugar in the simple syrup.
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice is best for natural flavor; bottled lemon juice will alter taste.
- For extra flavor, garnish with lemon slices or fresh mint leaves.
- The lemonade can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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