Homemade Lemonade
This Homemade Lemonade is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, made with fresh lemons, sugar, and water. A refreshing drink for hot days, picnics, or any time you need a cool, citrusy treat.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 95kcal
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup white granulated sugar
- 4 ⅔ cups water
- 8 lemons plus 1 extra garnish thinly sliced for a garnish
- ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Combine ⅔ cup of water and the sugar. Heat over medium, stirring occasionally, until the sugar fully dissolves.
- Remove from heat, stir again to ensure a smooth syrup, and let it chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Juice enough lemons to get 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
- Strain the juice through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp.
- Mix the lemon juice, cooled syrup, and 4 cups of cold water.
- Add lemon slices for extra flavor and garnish.
- Serve immediately over ice, or refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) for a more intense citrus taste.
Notes
Chef Jenn's Tips
- Choose lemons that feel heavy for their size and have a slight give when squeezed—they’re juicier.
- Store lemons at room temperature and roll them on the counter before juicing to get the most liquid.
- For even more juice, microwave halved lemons for 10–15 seconds before squeezing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg