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Homemade Lemonade Recipe

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This Homemade Lemonade Recipe is made with just three simple ingredients and so easy to make too. Perfect for a light, refreshing drink!
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword best lemonade recipe, homemade lemonade recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 4
Author Danielle Rye

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (240 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 4 cups (960 ml) cold water

Instructions

To make the simple syrup:

  • Combine 1 cup of water and the cup of sugar in a medium-sized saucepan. Place over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar is fully dissolved. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool slightly.

To make the lemonade:

  • In a large pitcher, combine the simple syrup and lemon juice and stir until well combined. Stir in the cold water until fully combined.
  • Cover tightly and store in the refrigerator for about 2 hours or until thoroughly chilled, then serve, and enjoy!

Notes

This recipe will yield about 6 1/2 cups of lemonade. Store leftover lemonade in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Lemons: 1 cup of fresh lemon juice is equal to about 7-8 medium lemons or 4-6 large lemons.