Description
Classic Summer Lemonade is the quintessential drink for hot days, radiating a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. This refreshing beverage is not just a thirst-quencher; it evokes cherished memories of sunny afternoons spent with friends and family. With its vibrant citrus notes and customizable twists, Classic Summer Lemonade is an essential addition to any summer gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups filtered water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Juice the lemons until you have 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
- In a saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water over medium heat, stirring until dissolved to create simple syrup.
- In a large pitcher, mix the lemon juice with the simple syrup and add 4 cups of cold water. Stir well.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar or lemon juice as needed.
- Serve over ice and garnish with mint leaves or lemon slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg