You only need three ingredients to make this classic homemade Lemonade Recipe. It’s so simple and refreshing–perfect for a summer day! Recipe includes a how-to video.
I know some of you are going to see this and think, “Do we really need a lemonade recipe?”. Sure lemonade is one of those things that can be thrown together and still taste great (like mac and cheese or French toast); however, having a reliable recipe is still important.
Lemonade is easy to make, but getting the ratios right is critical. Too much lemon and it’s too tart and undrinkable, and too much water and it’s, well, watered down. What I’m sharing today is a perfectly balanced lemonade recipe that everyone is going to love.
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/32385-best-lemonade-ever-step-5-186-4b3caf581d6c4f6084c01077a4d6e09a.jpg)
Homemade Lemonade Recipe
A simple and refreshing homemade lemonade recipe! You only need sugar, water, and lemons to make this classic drink recipe. Check out the step-by-step video just below the recipe! This recipe makes 1/2 gallon of lemonade but can successfully be doubled!
Prep: 10min
Total: 15min
Yield: 8
Serving Size: 1 8 oz glass
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 8 oz glass, calories 103 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Sodium 8 mg, Sugar 26 g
Ingredients:
- 6 cups water (divided (1.4liter))
- 1 cup granulated sugar ((200g))
- 1 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice¹ (seeds removed, pulp may remain (236ml))
Instruction:
- Combine 1 cup (236ml) water and 1 cup sugar in a small saucepan. Place over medium-low heat and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and set aside, allow to cool for 10 minutes.
- Pour 1 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice into a pitcher. Add sugar/water mixture (simple syrup).
- Add remaining 5 cups (1180ml) water and stir well. Pour over ice and serve, or transfer to refrigerator and allow to chill several hours before serving.
How to Make Homemade Lemonade Using Real Lemons
FAQ
What is the 7 step in making lemonade?
- Slice the lemons in half.
- Squeeze them into a large measuring cup. A citrus juicer or squeezer makes this process easier. There should be about 1 1/2 cups of lemon juice to make 2 quarts of lemonade.
- Remove any seeds.
- Combine the lemon juice and sugar, stir into the cold water. Serve over ice.
Is drinking homemade lemonade good for you?
Not only does it provide us with our daily source of Vitamin C, but the benefits of lemonade are also seen in its antioxidizing qualities. Lemons provide antioxidants, keeping us healthy and able to battle sickness. As a bonus, antioxidants also help keep our skin fresh!
How does Paula Deen make lemonade?
Is lemonade just lemon juice and water?
