Classic Lemonade
Classic homemade lemonade is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, endlessly refreshing on a hot day. Made with fresh-squeezed lemons and a simple syrup, it tastes worlds better than any powdered mix. Serve it over ice with lemon slices for the ultimate summer drink.
Vegan
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
No-Cook
Drink
Family
Kids
Budget
Quick (15-min)
5-Ingredient
Lemon
- ⏱ 10 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 Family
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 cups water
- to serve ice
- to garnish lemon slices
Instructions
- Make a simple syrup by warming the sugar with 1 cup of the water until fully dissolved, then cool.
- Juice the lemons to get 1 cup of fresh juice.
- Combine the simple syrup, lemon juice, and remaining 3 cups of water in a pitcher.
- Taste and adjust with more water or sugar to your liking.
- Chill until cold.
- Serve over ice with lemon slices.
💡 Chef's tip
Roll the lemons firmly on the counter before juicing; it breaks the membranes inside so they release noticeably more juice.
Dissolving the sugar into a simple syrup first, rather than stirring it into cold water, is the trick to lemonade that is evenly sweetened without gritty undissolved sugar at the bottom.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Protein: 0 g
- Carbs: 28 g
- Fat: 0 g
