Old Fashioned Lemonade Recipe Easy Fresh Squeezed Summer Drink
A simple, refreshing lemonade made with fresh squeezed lemons, sugar, and water. Perfect for hot summer days and easy to customize for sweetness and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large fresh lemons (about 1 cup juice)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
- 5 cups cold water (1.2 liters)
- Ice cubes, to serve
- Lemon slices and fresh mint (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Roll each lemon firmly on the counter to loosen the juices. Cut in half and use a citrus juicer to extract about 1 cup (240ml) of lemon juice. Strain to remove seeds if desired.
- In a large pitcher, combine granulated sugar with 1 cup (240ml) of warm water. Stir vigorously until sugar dissolves completely.
- Pour the fresh lemon juice into the pitcher with the sugar water. Add the remaining 4 cups (960ml) of cold water and stir until blended.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar or lemon juice as needed.
- Add plenty of ice to glasses or pitcher. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint if desired. Serve chilled.
Notes
Use warm water to dissolve sugar first to avoid gritty texture. Roll lemons before juicing to maximize juice yield. Strain lemon juice for a smooth lemonade. Adjust sweetness after chilling as cold dulls sweetness. Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge up to 4 days. Add a pinch of salt to enhance lemon flavor if lemonade tastes flat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximate)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 23
- Sodium: 2
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 0.2
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