Classic Fresh Lemonade
Classic fresh lemonade is a refreshing beverage made with freshly squeezed lemons, sugar, and water. This simple yet delightful drink is perfect for hot summer days and can be easily adjusted to suit your taste. Enjoy a glass of this homemade lemonade to quench your thirst and brighten your day!
This recipe is american style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 10 min prep.
Prep: 10 min · Total: 10 min · Serves: 6
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include water, granulated sugar, lemons, ice cubes.
- Follow all 5 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.
Ingredients
- 4 cups water (divided)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 6 whole lemons (juiced)
- 2 cups ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Juice the lemons until you have about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- In a pitcher, combine the lemon juice with 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Add the remaining 3 cups of water to the pitcher and stir well to combine.
- Taste the lemonade and adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar if desired.
- Serve the lemonade over ice cubes in glasses and enjoy!
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 100
- Protein: 0 g
- Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.