Description
Experience the ultimate refreshing beverage with this classic homemade lemonade. By creating a concentrated simple syrup, this recipe ensures a perfectly smooth, grit-free texture and a vibrant citrus flavor. Using fresh lemons and high-quality filtered water, this drink features a balanced profile that avoids the bitterness common in store-bought options. Ideally suited for sunny afternoons or gatherings, this professional-grade lemonade is simple to prepare and delivers a crisp, clean taste that is consistently delightful from the very first drop.
Ingredients
6 large fresh lemons
1.5 cups granulated sugar
6 cups filtered water
Ice as needed
Instructions
Combine 1 cup of water with 1.5 cups of sugar in a saucepan over medium heat.
Stir continuously until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
Wash and slice the lemons in half.
Juice the lemons using a manual or electric juicer.
Strain the juice through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp.
Pour the cooled simple syrup and lemon juice into a large pitcher.
Add the remaining 5 cups of cold filtered water and stir well until combined.
Serve cold over ice.
Notes
Use organic lemons if possible to avoid pesticide residues. Adjust the sugar or water ratio slightly before serving to suit your personal preference for sweetness or tartness. Ensure the simple syrup is completely cooled before adding to the water to maintain a clean, crisp flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Summer Desserts
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approx 8 oz)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg