Fresh Lemonade!
Prep. Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
-
Servings
4-5 cups
Difficulty
Easy
There’s nothing quite like a glass of cold, homemade lemonade — tangy, sweet, and incredibly refreshing. This classic version is made with just a few ingredients and comes together in minutes. It’s endlessly adaptable, whether you like it more tart, more sweet, or infused with fresh herbs or fruit.
Get your kids to put up a lemonade stand, which will surely get them the lemonade-experts reputation around the neighborhood! Pairs well with brunch or dinner, and you can even pack it in an insulated bottle for any hot day out of the house.
Ingredients
Freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
½ lime, freshly squeezed (optional)
½ to ¾ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
4 cups cold filtered-water
crushed ice, for serving
Lemon slices and mint (optional, for garnish)
Step by Step
Juice the lemons and strain out any seeds or pulp if desired.
Combine the lemon juice and sugar. Stir well until the sugar fully dissolves.
Pour the mixture to a large pitcher, add the cold water and stir again. Taste and adjust — more sugar for sweetness, more lemon juice for tang.
Chill in the fridge or serve immediately over ice.
Garnish with lemon slices or a sprig of mint if you like.
Notes
If a different sweetener is used, consider avoiding dark sweeteners like coconut or brown sugar, as it will significantly darken the lemonade, and affect its taste.