How to make Homemade Lemonade
Looking for a summertime refresher? Here’s my delicious recipe, on how to make homemade lemonade! It’s easy to make and sure to quench your thirst on a hot day.
The best way to make lemonade is by making a simple syrup first. To do this, heat water and sugar together until the sugar is completely dissolved. Then mix in the lemon juice. The proportions will vary depending on your preferences and the sourness of the lemons. Late-season lemons are less sour than early-season lemons, while Meyer lemons are sweeter than standard lemons.
Start by mixing 1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of water, and 1 cup of lemon juice. If you’re using Meyer lemons or prefer your lemonade less sweet, reduce the sugar amount. (I usually use 3/4 cup.)
Next, make a simple syrup and combine it with the lemon juice. Finally, add more water (and ice) to dilute the lemonade to your taste.
You can easily make simple syrup ahead of time and chill it for later use. If you have a lot of lemons to process, you can juice them and freeze the juice too.
Perfect Lemonade
PREP TIME – 10 mins
TOTAL TIME – 10 mins
SERVINGS – 6 servings
For a more intense lemon flavor, grate the zest from one fresh lemon and add it to the simple syrup as you are making it. Once the sugar has dissolved in the water, remove it from the heat and let the zest seep into the simple syrup for several minutes. Then strain out the zest when you add the simple syrup to the lemon juice.
INGREDIENTS
- sugar – 1 cup (can reduce to 3/4 cup)
- water – 1 cup (for the simple syrup)
- freshly squeezed lemon juice – 1 cup
- 2 to 3 cups cold water, to dilute
To Serve your Homemade Lemonade
Lemonade is the perfect summer drink and it’s so easy to make at home. Just add some ice, fresh lemon slices, and pour your homemade lemonade on top. Stir, sip and enjoy! Let me know in the comments below if you try making your own lemonade – I’d love to hear how it turned out!
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