PrintHomemade Lemonade
A refreshing sweet-tart lemonade made with simple syrup and fresh lemons. Perfect for summer.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6 lemons)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Optional: 1/2 cup sliced strawberries for strawberry lemonade
Instructions
- Make simple syrup: Heat sugar and 1 cup water in a saucepan until sugar dissolves. Let cool.
- Combine lemon juice, simple syrup, and remaining 3 cups water in a pitcher.
- Stir well and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve over ice. Add sliced strawberries if making strawberry lemonade.
Notes
- For low-sugar lemonade, reduce sugar to 1/4 cup or use a sugar substitute.
- Add mint leaves or basil for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg