Lemonade Recipe
Lemonade, with its tangy zest and refreshing taste, has been a beloved summer staple for generations.
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Wooden spoon or whisk
- Large pitcher
- Citrus juicer or reamer
- Knife and cutting board (for slicing lemons)
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar with 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is completely dissolved to create a simple syrup. Let it cool.
- In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice with the remaining 5 cups of cold water.
- Stir in the cooled simple syrup until well combined.
- Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar or water if necessary.
- Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 1 hour to chill.
- Serve the lemonade over ice cubes, garnished with lemon slices and mint leaves for an extra refreshing touch.